Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is designed to tell you about our practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information that you may provide on this site.
Your Consent
By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Whenever you submit information on this Website, you consent to the collection and use of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information Automatically Collected
a) Non-Identifiable Information – Like many other web sites, the Site automatically collects certain non-identifiable information regarding website users, such as the Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of your computer, the IP address of your Internet Service Provider, the date and time you access the Site, the Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to the Site, the operating system you are using, the browser software and version that you are using, the sections of the Site you visit, the website pages read and images viewed, and the content you download from the Site. VON Canada uses this non-identifiable information for website and system administration purposes and to improve the Site. VON Canada will not disclose the non-identifiable information to others.
b) Cookies – The Site uses “cookies”, a technology that installs information on a website user’s computer to permit the website to recognize future visits using that computer. Cookies enhance the convenience and use of the Site. For example, the Caregiver Connect system may use the information provided through cookies to recognize you as a previous user of the Site (so you do not have to enter your personal information every time), offer personalized web page content and information for your use, track your activity at the Site to respond to your needs, and otherwise facilitate your Site experience. You may choose to decline cookies if your browser permits, but doing so may affect your use of the Site and your ability to access certain features of the Site.
Personal Information You Specifically Provide
a) Personal Information – During your use of the Site, you may be asked to voluntarily provide certain personal information (such as your name, e-mail address or information about the people to whom you are providing care) for purposes of registration and, if you choose to engage in the Caregiver Connect interactive network. It is always your choice whether or not to provide personal information.
b) Use of Personal Information – VON Canada may use your personal information to manage, operate and improve the Site.
c) Disclosure of Personal Information – VON Canada will not disclose your personal information except in the following circumstances:
Law Enforcement and Legal Disclosure – VON Canada may disclose your personal information to a government institution that has asserted its lawful authority to obtain the information or where VON Canada has reasonable grounds to believe the information would be useful in the investigation of unlawful activity, or to comply with a subpoena or warrant or an order made by a court, person or body with jurisdiction to compel the production of information, or to comply with court rules regarding the production of records and information, or to the VON Canada legal counsel.
Public Areas
Our Website also has public areas such as chat rooms and message boards. Please remember that any information you share in these areas becomes public, so you should be careful about what you disclose.
Security
This Site was developed to support Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. This technology works best when the Site is viewed using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Personal information that is disclosed by you to VON Canada will be encrypted for your protection. Personal information that you choose to disclose in the public and/or collaborative discussion areas of the Site may not be encrypted.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third party web sites or Internet resources. When you click on one of those links you are contacting another web site or Internet resource. VON Canada has no responsibility or liability for or control over those other web sites or Internet resources or their collection, use and disclosure of your personal information.