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Amicus Health Access Initiative: Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 24, 2026

1. Who We Are

Amicus Health Access Initiative is a registered non-profit organization incorporated in Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to establish and operate non-profit diagnostic infrastructure to improve access to healthcare for all Ontarians.

2. Data Collection & Purpose

We collect only the information necessary to support our mission. This includes:

  • Communication Data: If you contact us via our website forms or email, we collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide regarding partnerships, inquiries, or support.
  • Technical Data: To ensure our website is secure and functional, we collect standard log data (IP address, browser type, and time of access). This helps us prevent unauthorized access and improve site performance.

3. Cookies

We use minimal, strictly necessary cookies to ensure the website functions correctly.

  • Functional Cookies: These allow us to maintain your session preferences during your visit (e.g., ensuring the site displays correctly on your device). These cookies do not collect personal identification and are discarded when your browser session ends.
  • Analytics: We use standard web analytics to understand how our partners and stakeholders engage with our site, helping us tailor our content to meet the needs of the Ontario healthcare community.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, map integrations, or charts). This content behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the source website. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content in accordance with their own respective privacy policies.

5. Data Security & Sharing

  • Non-Profit Integrity: Amicus Health does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We are a non-profit organization; our data practices are governed by our commitment to patient and donor privacy.
  • Service Providers: We may work with trusted technology partners to host our website or manage our email communications. These partners are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and security standards.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order or to protect the safety of our infrastructure and personnel.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by Ontario and Canadian record-keeping laws. If you reach out to us regarding a partnership or support, we retain that data to maintain our institutional records.

7. Your Rights

As an Ontario-based entity, we respect your rights under applicable privacy legislation. You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we update any inaccurate information.
  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal and administrative obligations to maintain organizational records.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@amicushealth.ca.