Canal Communications commits itself to respect the privacy of any user or visitor to their websites. We will in all cases respect your privacy preferences. Any data or information that may be communicated to Canal Communications by means of any of its websites are protected by federal and provincial data privacy legislation, which requires Canal Communications to maintain the confidentiality of all information and data they may collect be they written, graphic, audio, visual digital, electronic or any other type of information.
Any information or data that may be collected by Canal Communications via its websites that may enable the identification of the user is kept and protected as strictly confidential information at Canal Communications and our podcast hosting partner, transistor.fm. This type of information is usually only obtained if provided by the user via e-mail, or other communication with Canal Communications via the website.
Personal information we collect
When registering to a podcast, we only collect your email address.
While no attempts are made to link individual users to information captured by the Canal Communications/transistor.fm website, the following data may be automatically collected: IP address and type of browser used to access the website; the date and time the site was accessed; the pages viewed and, if applicable, the site that linked the user to the Canal Communications website. This information would be used to improve the service offered by Canal Communications websites.
How we use your information
Your email address is used to validate that you are a Healthcare Professional, know which episodes you downloaded and how many times they were downloaded, and send you automated new episode notifications (should you opt in for this service upon registration). You can opt-out from these emails by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.
We use aggregate reports to learn how many HCPs downloaded certain episodes. This aggregate information will help us to determine topics of particular interest to certain segments of the HCP community.
Cookies
Canal Communications may use cookies to facilitate navigation on its websites. Cookies are special computer files automatically stored on the user's computer. From time to time, Canal Communications may use cookies to monitor the areas of its websites accessed by users. The use of cookies is an industry standard and many major websites use them to provide useful features to their visitors. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Any user concerned about cookies may refer to the “help” information in their browser software for more information about cookies, how to disable them and how to delete them. Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our online services.
When and to whom we may disclose your information
Only assigned individuals within Canal Communications have access to the personal information that you provide on this website. This access is granted strictly for the purposes identified in this online privacy policy.
The statistical and aggregate reports generated on this website, as well as the email addresses of podcast subscribers will be shared with the program sponsor(s). Email addresses are collected via the transistor.fm platform. Transistor stores your email address on their servers in the United States.
Transistor takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of data. Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated.
We will not sell or share the information collected on this website with any other organizations except to the extent that disclosure is required by a valid legal requirement such as a law, regulation, or search warrant.
How long do we retain your information?
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Podcasts may contain links to other websites. Canal Communications is not responsible for the content or the privacy guidelines of these other sites. Users are encouraged to verify the privacy policies of sites linked to by Canal Communications podcasts and to use their own good judgment regarding the accuracy and reliability of the information they contain.
The range of services we offer continues to expand. In the future, we may make changes to our privacy policy. We will notify you of any significant changes and obtain your consent to any significant new uses of your personal information if it was collected from you prior to a significant change in this policy. We recommend that you check this posted privacy policy regularly to ensure that you have viewed the most recent version. If you do not agree to the terms of this privacy policy or any revised statement, please exit the site immediately.
How to exercise your rights:
If you have any questions about this online privacy policy, to request access to your personal information as processed by us, or to withdraw your consent, please e-mail us at info@canalcommunications.ca.