Privacy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users of our website, BarrettVet.ca (the “Site”), of the following:

  • The personal data we will collect;
  • Use of collected data;
  • Who has access to the data collected;
  • The rights of Site users; and
  • The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree to:

  • The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  • The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond what is listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

  • IP address;
  • Location;
  • Hardware and software details;
  • Clicked links; and
  • Content viewed.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

  • Email address; and
  • Phone number.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

  • Contact form submissions.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or as indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

Data collected automatically is used for the following purposes:

  • Data analytics and statistics.
  • Data collected when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
  • Responding to inquiries and fulfilling requests for more information.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

If the law requires it;

  • If it is required for any legal proceeding;
  • To prove or protect our legal rights; and
  • To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored until the purpose for which the data was collected has been achieved.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

All data is only accessible to our employees or contractors who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. A breach of this agreement would result in immediate termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The internet can be insecure at times, and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, the data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used it, if we have disclosed it, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

Privacy Officer

Roxane Wenstrom
Barrett Veterinary Practice
224210 Range Road 284
Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0J5
Email: admin@BarrettVet.ca
Phone: 1 (403) 860-5763

Do Not Track Notice

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track users over time and across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to DNT signals.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use, or Disclosure

In addition to the methods described in the “How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected” section, you can opt-out of the following:

  • Marketing Emails: You can opt-out by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any marketing email.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a website to collect data relating to the user’s browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted or disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

Functional Cookies

  • Used to remember your selections on our Site so that your preferences are saved for future visits.

Analytical Cookies

  • Allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, such as the content you view and how long you stay.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that users periodically review our Privacy Policy to stay informed of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer:

Roxane Wenstrom
Barrett Veterinary Practice
224210 Range Road 284
Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0J5
Email: admin@BarrettVet.ca
Phone: 1 (403) 860-5763