Effective Date: May 4, 2025
The Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation Trust (“the Centre”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by you. This may include:
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Your name, email address, and contact information when you sign up for updates, request more information, or submit a form.
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Donation information if you are referred to or redirected to one of our partner foundation websites.
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies or similar technologies (see Section 6).
We will not collect personal health information or sensitive data via this website.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries or requests for information
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To share updates about the Centre’s projects or initiatives, if you’ve opted in
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To improve our website functionality and user experience
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For internal reporting or analytics
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
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With third-party service providers (e.g., web hosts or email platforms) who assist us in website operations, provided they are compliant with privacy legislation.
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If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Any personal information shared with a partner organization (e.g., KGH Foundation) will follow that organization’s privacy policy.
4. Storage and Protection
We store personal information securely using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
If we use third-party services that store data outside of Canada, we will ensure appropriate protections are in place and notify users accordingly.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct or update your information
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Withdraw consent for communications at any time
To do so, please contact us at:
info@jpcentre.ca
6. Cookies and Website Tracking
We use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and track website performance (e.g., Google Analytics). Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain site functionality.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., partner foundations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation
1329 – 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2
info@jpcentre.ca
(250)-862-4438
