Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Dynamic Balance Chiropractic
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
At Dynamic Balance Chiropractic, located in Ajax, ON, we are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal health information. As part of this commitment, we adhere to the principles set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal health information about you directly from you or the person acting on your behalf. The personal information collected may include at least some of the following:
- Contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, and email address)
- Health history (e.g., health and medical history, family health history, and treatment records)
- Payment details (for billing purposes)
We collect information through our online booking system integrated into our practice management software to facilitate appointment scheduling, treatment plans, and ongoing patient care.
3. Consent
We obtain your consent to collect, use, or disclose your personal health information, except where we are authorized or required by law to do so without consent. Consent can be provided orally, in writing, electronically, or through an authorized representative. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
4. Use of Personal Information
Personal information is used for the following purposes:
- To administer and manage your treatment and care
- To book and confirm appointments
- To fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
- To bill and collect payment
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Dynamic Balance Chiropractic will not disclose personal information to any third parties unless required by law or if you have explicitly consented to such disclosure. We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, but these service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and legal requirements to safeguard personal information.
6. Protection of Personal Information
We take administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Our practice management software is compliant with industry standards and is regularly updated to ensure security.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct records of your personal information that we hold. If you wish to access your personal records, please submit a written request to info@dynamicbalancechiropractic.com.
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal or regulatory obligations or in the way we handle personal information. The revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or concerns about how we manage your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
- Dr. Jeremy Barchman
- info@dynamicbalancechiropractic.com