Disclaimer
The material provided on this website is only intended for informational purposes.
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) will make every effort to keep the contents on this website current; however, no representations, warranties or conditions are given, either express or implied, that it will be error- free or completely accurate at all times.
The CAR may correct errors, modify information, or update information at any time without notice.
This website may contain links to other web sites that are independent from this website. The CAR has no control over any linked website and the existence of a link does not constitute approval or endorsement by the CAR of the linked website.
The CAR is not responsible in any manner for direct, indirect, special or consequential damages however caused arising out of the use of this website and the information contained on it. This disclaimer of liability, without limiting the foregoing applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, delay in operation or transmission, communication line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to or alteration of information on this website.
Privacy Policy
The CAR is committed to maintaining the accuracy, security and confidentiality of your personal information in accordance with applicable legislation. All personal information collected by the CAR via this website or otherwise is done so in accordance with the following privacy policy.
What is Personal Information?
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means information about an identifiable individual. This does not include the name, title, business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization when used for business communications.
What Information is Collected by the CAR?
In general, the CAR collects, uses and discloses Personal Information about our members and service providers in order to serve the needs of the Association membership. Specifically, the CAR website may collect three different types of information:
- Personal Information - Certain processes available on this website are used to collect personal information such as “Become a Member,” “Update your profile,” “Register for Conference”, etc. Any personally identifiable data about members or website visitors is stored securely and used only for the purpose for which it is provided.
- Browsing Information - Information on how you visit our site may be collected and stored. This information may include the length of your visit, date and time of visit, the pages you looked at, etc. It doesn't include any personal information. This data is used to help us better design our web site.
- Passive Information - Portions of our site may use cookies to better tailor the site to your needs. A cookie is a small file that resides in your temporary folder. It is our policy to use these cookies only for the duration of your session. The information stored tends to be used for login procedures (if applicable to this site) or to support browsing information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Your information is used for the main purpose of contact data through communication channels such as e-mail, phones, faxes, and standard mail. It provides us with the ability to contact you via different methods of communication. General information may be used for statistical purposes.
The information you provide to the CAR – such as your name, address, etc. – allows the CAR to inform you about events and activities and to notify you of issues, events or special offers which may be of interest to you. By becoming a member or by requesting information or registering for events or courses offered by CAR, you are giving CAR permission to contact you by way of the information you provide. Members may choose not to be contacted by CAR by communicating with CAR Member Services at [email protected] or 613 860-3111.
Does my personal information get shared?
CAR does not disclose personal information without your consent or except as may be permitted or required by law.
How does the CAR protect my personal information?
We secure the data on our systems using methods that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information and recommend that you use security features built into your browser as well as maintaining the latest updates.
How can I update or remove my information?
It is important that the Personal Information held by the CAR about you is accurate and current. We ask that you keep us informed of changes to your Personal Information. You can ask to see the Personal Information we hold about you. In some circumstances you can withdraw your consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your Personal Information. However, the withdrawal of your consent may impact on our ability to serve you and to maintain our relationship with you.
If you want to review, verify, correct, or withdraw your Personal Information, please contact our Privacy Officer using the contact information set out below.
Privacy and Our Website
Certain links on this site lead to sites maintained by independent parties over whom the Canadian Association of Radiologists has no control. The Canadian Association of Radiologists makes no representation as to the accuracy or any other aspect of the information contained on such sites. The existence of a link does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Canadian Association of Radiologists of the linked web site, which is provided as a convenience only.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Canadian Association of Radiologists reserves the right to modify our Privacy Policy at any time by notifying parties through this website.
Contacting Us
The Privacy Officer for the CAR may be reached at:
1120-220 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
613 860-3111
[email protected]