Human Care Systems is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information that is shared with us by employees, members, volunteers, donors and others who may be involved in our activities or on our website. HCS personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. We value the trust of those who deal with us, and we strive to maintain the accuracy, confidentiality and security of their personal information.
Defining Personal InformationPersonal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about or related to the individual. Business contact information and other information that may be available to the public (e.g. names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories) are not considered personal information.
Collecting Information Helps Us Serve You BetterHCS always identifies the purposes for which personal information is being collected either before or at the time it is collected. We do not automatically gather any personal information such as your name, phone number or e-mail address through our website. This information is only obtained if you supply it to us voluntarily, for example, through contacting us via e-mail or by asking to join a discussion forum or list serv.
We collect, use and disclose information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances. For example, we collect and use personal information for:
- disseminating information about our conferences, other events and activities, and publications;
- billing and accounting services related to our operations;
- member communication, service and administration;
- expense claims administration;
- internal and regulatory audit purposes;
- complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
Safeguarding Your Personal InformationWe take all necessary precautions to ensure that personal information is safeguarded and used only for the purpose(s) for which it was provided, whether it is stored in electronic or paper format. In all cases, information is protected from unauthorized access and kept only as long as is reasonably required. For example, our electronic files are password protected and accessible only by authorized employees on a need-to-know basis.
We do not sell or rent mailing lists or personal information to outside parties. We will obtain your consent before using or disclosing your personal information for any purpose, except where the law provides an exemption. In certain circumstances we may be required to provide personal information for legal or regulatory purposes, for example: in the Annual Registered Charity Information Return for Canada Revenue Agency, and the Annual Information Return for the Government of Ontario. In exceptional circumstances, we may also be required to share information with law enforcement agencies: in emergencies, where required by court order or search warrant, or to report suspected child abuse as required by legislation in all provinces and territories in Canada.
The InternetHCS may collect information and track user patterns anonymously on its website by using a browser feature called a "cookie," which is able to identify your browser - but not you - to our computers. This information is used solely to enable us to provide you with a useful online experience and to find ways to improve our site. Although cookies are widely used, it may be possible to disable cookies via the browser settings on your computer. However, doing so may affect the functioning of some websites. We cannot use cookies by themselves to disclose the individual identity of any site user, and we never combine information gathered by a cookie with personally identifiable information like your name, telephone number, or even your e-mail address, without your consent.
Openness & AccessHCS will provide information to individuals about our policies and procedures relating to the management of personal information that we hold. On written request, HCS will inform an individual of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information that we hold, and will give the individual access to that information. Individuals are entitled to challenge the accuracy and completeness of their personal information that is held by HCS, and to request that it be amended, as appropriate.
AccountabilityHCS is responsible for protecting the personal information under its control and has designated an individual to be accountable for compliance with these policies.
Inquiries or ComplaintsIf you have questions or concerns about your personal information that is held by HCS, or about our privacy policies and procedures, please write to:
Privacy Officer Human Care Systems 139 Main Street, Cambridge MA 02142 Or contact info@humancaresystems.com, attention: Privacy Officer.
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