top of page
PFC_Site_Graphics_23.jpg
PRIVACY POLICY

 

 

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

 

Partners for Care (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, partners, and community members.As a Nova Scotia-based nonprofit organization working in partnership with Nova Scotia Health, we handle your information with care, transparency, and respect.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit partnersforcarens.ca.

 

2. What Information We Collect

 

We collect only the information necessary to support our work and improve your experience.

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide us with personal information when you:

  • Contact us via forms or email

  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters

  • Submit partnership or leasing inquiries

  • Participate in surveys or events

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization name

  • Any other information you choose to share

​​

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools to help us improve our website.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide updates about our programs, partnerships, and initiatives

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Support marketing, outreach, and engagement efforts

  • Analyze trends and measure performance

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Improve functionality and performance

  • Support marketing and communications efforts

We may use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Social media pixels (e.g., Meta/LinkedIn)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

5. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email platforms like HubSpot)

  • Analytics providers

  • Marketing and communications tools

All third parties are expected to protect your information and use it only for agreed purposes.

We may disclose information if required by law.

 

6. Data Storage and Security

Your information may be stored on secure servers located in Canada or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss or theft

  • Misuse or disclosure

 

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

​

11. Email Communications and Consent

Partners for Care complies with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) in all electronic communications.

 

Consent

We will only send you marketing or promotional emails where we have your consent, which may include:

  • Express consent: You have actively opted in (e.g., by subscribing through our website or signing up for updates)

  • Implied consent: Where permitted under CASL (e.g., an existing relationship such as a prior inquiry, partnership, or engagement with our organization)

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

​

Identification

All marketing emails sent by Partners for Care will:

  • Clearly identify Partners for Care as the sender

  • Include our contact information, such as a valid email or mailing address

Unsubscribe

Every marketing or promotional email will include a clear and easy-to-use unsubscribe option.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails

  • You may also contact us directly to be removed from communications

We will process unsubscribe requests promptly, and no later than required under applicable law.

 

Consent Tracking and Email Platforms

We may use third-party email and customer relationship management platforms (such as HubSpot or similar tools) to:

  • Manage subscriptions and communication preferences

  • Record and track consent

  • Maintain unsubscribe lists

  • Analyze engagement (e.g., open rates and click-throughs) to improve communications

These platforms are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

 

Transactional and Service Communications

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still contact you for:

  • Responses to inquiries

  • Partnership or leasing communications

  • Event registrations or confirmations

  • Important administrative or service-related updates

​

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

 

Partners for Care

Email: partnersforcare@nshealth.ca

Website: partnersforcarens.ca

bottom of page