{"id":3,"date":"2025-03-06T17:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:13:00","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/privacy-policy","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada Privacy Policy<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><b>Fibromyalgia Association Canada [FAC] is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its volunteers, members, advisors, and stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public. We acknowledge that maintaining this trust requires us to be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information you choose to share with us.\u00a0 During the course of our various activities, we frequently gather and use personal information. This information may be obtained directly from you or collected from third parties that have the right to disclose this information to us.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our policy regarding how personal information entrusted to us is collected, used, disclosed or retained reflects the principles set forth in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) [PIPEDA]: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.priv.gc.ca\/en\/privacy-topics\/privacy-laws-in-canada\/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.priv.gc.ca\/en\/privacy-topics\/privacy-laws-in-canada\/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal information is any information that contributes to the identification of an individual and includes details that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact a specific individual.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information in this context.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED BY FIBROMYALGIA ASSOCIATION CANADA<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada collects personal information to support the registration of members, to establish, maintain and manage our relationship with our donors, volunteers, and members, and for research, fundraising, public education, awareness, and advocacy purposes.\u00a0 While the amount of information you provide to us is completely voluntary, it is worth noting, however, that providing less information might limit a user\u2019s ability to access all the site\u2019s features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada collects personal information when an individual:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to become a member of our Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registers for an online special event, activity, or program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participates in any interactive feature of our websites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donates online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becomes a volunteer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contacts us with an enquiry, comment, or suggestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribes to a mailing list or newsletter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participates in Association designed research surveys<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal information collected and maintained in both electronic and paper records may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and Last Name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact information such as home address, landline and mobile phone numbers, e-mail address (date and time when the e-mail message was sent to Fibromyalgia Association Canada through the website)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demographic information such age and gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Information related to Fibromyalgia (for program delivery and advice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications and Skills to identify potential volunteers and professional skills, gifts and expertise that may prove beneficial for the Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language and communications preferences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistical Information such as your Internet Protocol (\u201cIP\u201d) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada treats personal information collected from our website, blog, social media accounts, member applications and\/or registration processes as CONFIDENTIAL and does not disclose, rent, sell or otherwise share personal information without the individual\u2019s consent, except as set out in this Policy or as otherwise required or permitted by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The personal information you provide us is primarily for building our membership database and contact directory, and for improving and identifying the needs of the fibromyalgia communities across Canada.\u00a0 While the amount of information you provide us is completely voluntary; please note that providing us with less information might limit your ability to access all features on the website, blog, and social media features, and the Association\u2019s programs and services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also collect information to help facilitate participation in an event and\/or to provide the programs or resources requested. This information is collected to identify the individual, recommend\/deliver specific programs, provide advice on health care resources, or for research purposes.\u00a0 We will use emergency contact information only as required in the event of an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From time to time, Fibromyalgia Association Canada conducts research through surveys, interviews with clients or donations. In all cases, members and donors are informed that the information they are providing is being used for research purposes only and that all information will be kept confidential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal information is collected from volunteers for the purposes of recruitment, establishing and managing an effective volunteer program, and for other purposes identified when the information is collected.\u00a0 Information related to the volunteer\u2019s services including availability, schedule, duties, and notes related to volunteer qualifications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada and our service providers may provide personal information in response to a legal requirement to do so, or in the case of a breach of agreement or infringement of law to a fact-finding entity, or as otherwise required or permitted by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to personal information is restricted to authorized volunteers filling leadership or operational roles, who have a legitimate reason to access or require it.\u00a0 A volunteer may access and verify his\/her personal information subject to some exceptions, for example, the law requires that we refuse access to information that would reveal personal information about another individual. If access is refused, the reason for refusal will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">DONORS AND STAKEHOLDERS<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a form of appreciation, and to remind others of the ongoing need for support, Fibromyalgia Association Canada may publicly recognize the donor\u2019s name, unless the donor indicates their preference not to be recognized in any way. The donor\u2019s name may be published in association with the range of the dollar amount of the donation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donations may also be made in honour or in memory of someone, or to sponsor a participant in one of our events.\u00a0 Fibromyalgia Association Canada will collect personal information about the recipient of the donation, or the family of the recipient in the case of a donation in memory, such as their name, addresses and contact information. We collect this personal information to notify the recipient of the donation. We do not use or disclose the recipient\u2019s personal information for any other purpose unless they give us permission to do so. The donor has the option to decide whether they would like to be identified as the sender of the donation. We do not publish the amount of any donation made in honour or in memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the sponsor of a participant in one of our events, the donor has the option to decide whether the amount of the donation may be publicly available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">OUTSIDE SERVICE PROVIDERS<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u2018outside service provider\u2019 includes vendors, consultants and service delivery partners or agencies.\u00a0 We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our website or blog, collect data for special projects or research, provide professional services to support our operations, or to assist us in analyzing how our programs, services, or resources are used.\u00a0 These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal information provided by Fibromyalgia Association Canada and to use it only in compliance with applicable privacy laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">MAILING LISTS AND NEWSLETTERS<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the individual\u2019s permission, Fibromyalgia Association Canada may also send out, through both regular postal mail and electronic mail, newsletters, information on special events, programs or general correspondence related to the Association or fibromyalgia. An individual may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by contacting us as set out in the \u201cContact us\u201d section.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">WEBSITE, BLOG, SOCIAL MEDIA OR FORUMS<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada maintains a website at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 It also maintains a presence on various social media presence such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.\u00a0 Generally, individuals can visit our website without providing us with any personal information.\u00a0 By using the interactive features on our website or social media accounts, you agree to the collection and use of personal information in accordance with this Policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our website\u2019s Terms and Conditions, accessible at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.fibrocanada.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you voluntarily submit or post any information, photographs or other content to any Fibromyalgia Association Canada forums, Twitter pages, Facebook pages or other social networking pages\/sites, certain elements of your personal information may be automatically included in the posting, including your name and email address, and this information may be collected and used by others. Fibromyalgia Association Canada has no control over, and is not liable, for the collection, use or disclosure of any posted user content by users of such forums and social media networking pages. Any personal information posted, used or disclosed via such sites is not subject to this Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">WEBSITE COOKIES<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer\u2019s hard drive.\u00a0 FAC uses \u201ccookies\u201d to collect information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies.\u00a0 The \u201chelp\u201d portion of the toolbar on most browsers shows how to prevent the browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify when a new cookie is received, or how to disable cookies altogether.\u00a0 You can instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.\u00a0 Please note, however, that certain features of this web site might not function if you delete or disable our cookies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website\u2019s cookies do not and cannot infiltrate a user\u2019s hard drive to collect any information stored on the hard drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_9 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">WEBSITE DISCLAIMER STATEMENT<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Disclaimer Statement posted on our website reads as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the contents on this website is for information and personal education purposes only.\u00a0 It is not intended to replace professional, medical, or healthcare advice.\u00a0 We encourage website users to always consult with your healthcare provider regarding your medical care, treatment, and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Website Team at Fibromyalgia Association Canada [FAC] strives to provide credible, relevant content. Website users are welcome to use our website and rely on any information provided but do so at your own risk.\u00a0 It is the responsibility of website users to manage their own access, security, and virus issues.\u00a0 Website users may not use our website in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful. Fibromyalgia Association Canada [FAC] does not accept responsibility for any loss or harm incurred.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website also provides links to community resources and information which we, as an Association, consider relevant and credible. FAC is, however, not responsible for the content or reliability of these websites and do not necessarily endorse views expressed within them.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_10 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">BLOG DISCLAIMER STATEMENT<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Disclaimer Statement on our web blog reads as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This community blog space is owned by <\/span><b>Fibromyalgia Association Canada [FAC]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any views or opinions represented in this blog are personal and belong solely to the writer and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations with whom Fibromyalgia Association Canada may or may not be associated, in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated.\u00a0 Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All content provided on this blog is for information and education purposes only.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog entries will, after review by our Blog Development Team, will be published in either English or French, according to the writer\u2019s submission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog writers are reminded to give credit where credit is due to for any images or photographs and reference sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Downloadable Files and Images:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any downloadable file, including but not limited to pdfs, docs, jpegs, pngs, is provided at the user\u2019s own risk. Fibromyalgia Association Canada will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages resulting from a corrupted or damaged file.\u00a0 For further information, enquiries, or issues with our blog, please contact our Webmaster.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_11 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_12 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">LINKS TO OTHER SITES<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website, blog and social media platforms may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party\u2019s site. We strongly advise you to review the Policy of every site you visit.\u00a0 Fibromyalgia Association Canada has no control over, and therefore has no responsibility or liability for, the manner in which the organizations that operate such linked websites may collect, use, disclose or otherwise treat your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_12 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_13 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SECURITY<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The security of your personal information is important to us; however, please note that no method of transmission, whether over the internet, phone or verbally, or method of paper\/electronic storage is 100% secure.\u00a0 Fibromyalgia Association Canada takes reasonable measures to ensure that our systems keep personal information safe from loss or theft, unauthorized access, use, copying, disclosure, or modification.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_13 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_14 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">CHILDREN\u2019S PRIVACY<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website, blog and social media platforms do not address anyone under the age of 13 (\u201cChildren\u201d).\u00a0 We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child\/children has\/have provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we discover that a Children under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_14 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_15 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">LEGAL REQUIREMENT<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia Association Canada may disclose your personal information to a government institution that has asserted its lawful authority to obtain the information or where we have reasonable grounds to believe the information could be useful in the investigation of unlawful activity, or to comply with a subpoena or warrant or an order made by a court, person or body with jurisdiction to compel the disclosure of information, or to comply with court rules regarding the disclosure of records and information, or to protect the rights and property of the Fibromyalgia Association Canada or otherwise as permitted or required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_15 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_16 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.\u00a0 You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals have the right to access and correct inaccuracies in the personal information the Fibromyalgia Association Canada has about them in our records. To do so, they should contact the Fibromyalgia Association Canada as described in the \u201cContact us\u201d section below. To protect individual privacy, Fibromyalgia Association Canada will take reasonable steps to help verify the individual\u2019s identity before granting access or making corrections to personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_16 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_17 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">PRIVACY BREACH<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as the Fibromyalgia Association Canada becomes aware of a possible infringement of our Privacy Policy, we will take immediate action to contain, investigate and remediate the situation and communicate with affected parties, as required by law and our breach management policy and practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_17 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_18 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">CONTACT US<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To review or update one\u2019s personal information in Fibromyalgia Association Canada\u2019s possession, or to withdraw consent for the collection, use and\/or disclosure of one\u2019s personal information or name from an e-mail or other mail list, please contact us at: admin@fibrocanada.ca.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals have the right to challenge our compliance with applicable privacy legislation. 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