Privacy Policy

The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors (AAGC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, including our members-only login portal.

By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you use the members-only portal or contact us, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Professional credentials or membership details

b. Usage Data
We may collect information automatically about how you use our Site, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Access times
Referring website addresses

This data helps us maintain and improve the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

Verify and manage member accounts
Provide access to members-only resources
Communicate about AAGC activities, updates, or services
Maintain and improve the Site
Respond to your inquiries

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Remember your login session
Analyze website traffic
Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings but disabling them may affect Site functionality.

4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only:

With service providers or website hosts who help us operate the Site
As required by law, regulation, regulatory authority or legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of AAGC, our members, or other third parties we interact with to provide the Site.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure password protection for member accounts
Encryption where appropriate
Regular website maintenance and monitoring

6. Members’ Responsibilities
Members are responsible for:

Keeping the login credentials confidential
Not sharing access to the members-only portal with unauthorized users
Notifying us immediately of any suspected unauthorized access

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for the duration of your AAGC membership, or as long as needed to comply with legal obligations, or regulatory authority. Personal information may continue to be stored even after a membership has lapsed. Non-members may opt out of receiving communications from AAGC and request deletion of their personal information by emailing [email protected].

8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:

Access or update your personal information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with the new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically. The AAGC will contact current and past members regarding any changes to how personal data will be used. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors
Email: [email protected]