Privacy policy
Fathers Health respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you access or interact with this site.
1. Purpose and Scope
FathersHealth.ca is an informational website that provides curated content related to fatherhood, parenting, physical health, mental health, relationships, and community. The website does not provide clinical services and is not intended to collect personal health information for diagnosis or treatment. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through this website.
2. Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as necessary to operate and improve the site.
a) Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide limited personal information when you:
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Contact us through a form or email
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Subscribe to a newsletter or updates (if available)
This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain non-identifying information may be collected automatically, including:
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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General geographic region (e.g., country or province)
This information is collected in aggregate form, typically through standard website analytics tools.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
FathersHealth.ca does not intentionally collect:
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Medical records or clinical information
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Diagnostic or treatment data
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Insurance or billing information
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Government-issued identification
Visitors are encouraged not to submit sensitive personal or health information through this website.
4. How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
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Respond to inquiries or messages
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Improve website content, usability, and relevance
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Understand how visitors engage with the site
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Send newsletters or updates, if you have explicitly opted in
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and analytics. Cookies help us understand how the site is used and how it can be improved. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Doing so may affect certain features of the website.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Personal information may be shared only:
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With service providers who assist in website operation (e.g., hosting or analytics), under confidentiality obligations
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If required by law or legal process
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Request access to personal information you have provided
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Request correction or deletion of your information
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Withdraw consent for communications at any time
You may unsubscribe from email communications using the link provided in messages or by contacting us directly.
10. Children’s Privacy
FathersHealth.ca is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact us through the website.
We believe trust is foundational to fatherhood, partnership, and community. This policy reflects our commitment to transparency and respect.