Privacy and Data Management Policy

At Beacon Psychology Clinic, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Our website, hosted on Wix, complies with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Here’s how we handle your data:

How We Collect Your Data

1. Data Collection Methods:

Online Forms: We collect personal information, such as your name and contact details, through secure online forms. These forms are encrypted and securely transmitted to our servers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. Purpose of Data Collection:

We collect your information to schedule appointments and communicate with you about our services. Your data is used only for these purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

Data Deletion Process
We respect the confidentiality of your personal information and have established a data deletion process:

1. Monthly Data Review:

We conduct a monthly review of all collected personal information to ensure it is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose.

2. Data Deletion:

Information that is no longer needed is securely deleted from our systems. This includes data collected via our website and stored in our databases. We use industry-standard practices to ensure that deleted data cannot be recovered.

Your Rights

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections or deletions at any time. Please contact us at contact@beaconpsychology.ca to make such requests.

Keeping Your Information Safe

Security Measures: We protect your data using encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. Our partnership with Wix ensures our website meets high security and compliance standards.
Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We share it only when necessary to provide services you’ve requested or when legally required.

Cookies on Our Website

What Cookies Do: Cookies remember your preferences, like language settings, and help us understand how you use our site to improve it.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze site usage to enhance our services.
- Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies might affect some website features.

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our office at contact@beaconpsychology.ca. We are committed to safeguarding your information and ensuring your privacy.