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About Master Clinician Alliance

Master Clinician Alliance is a not-for-profit physician organization incorporated in 2016 to help improve the clinical skills of Canadian healthcare professionals through education, research, and mentorship. For more information, please visit www.mcalearning.ca

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 28, 2022

Master Clinician Alliance (“MCA”, "us", "we", or "our") operates the Hep C Hub website (the "Service").

Personal Information Collect, Use, Disclosure and Consent

Personal Information may include your name, email address, profession and place of work.

We are committed to protecting the Personal Information of our listeners ("you", "your" or "them"). In an effort to provide exceptional podcasts, we may collect and use some of your information, but we will not disclose nor share your Personal Information and we are dedicated to respecting your privacy and safeguarding all Personal Information. We always comply with all laws regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. We will inform you of why and how we collect, use and disclose Personal Information; obtain your consent, as required; and handle Personal Information according to applicable law.

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.

We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We will only collect Personal Information that is necessary to fulfill the following purposes:

  • To verify identity;
  • To identify your preferences;
  • Other legal reasons as apply to the goods and services requested.

Only your name, profession and province will be provided to the physician organisation and to the sponsor.

We will obtain your consent to collect, use or disclose any other Personal Information. In some cases, we can do so without your consent (see below). You can provide consent orally, in writing, electronically or through an authorized representative.

Aggregated data such as time spent on each podcast and number of podcasts listened to will be shared with the physician organisation and sponsor.

You provide implied consent where our purpose for collecting, using or disclosing your Personal Information would be considered obvious or reasonable in the circumstances. Consent may also be implied where you have notice and a reasonable opportunity to opt-out of having your Personal Information used for mail-outs, marketing or fundraising and you do not opt-out.

We may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without consent:

  • When permitted or required by law;
  • In an emergency that threatens an individual's life, health, or personal security;
  • When the Personal Information is available from a public source;
  • When we require legal advice from a lawyer;
  • For the purposes of collecting a debt or protection from fraud;
  • Other legally established reasons.

We will not sell your Personal Information to other parties unless consent has been provided or implied. We retain your Personal Information for the time necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or a legal or business purpose. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your Personal Information is accurate and complete. You may request correction to your Personal Information to ensure its accuracy and completeness. A request must be in writing and provide sufficient detail to identify your Personal Information and the correction being sought.

We are committed to ensuring the security of your Personal Information and may use passwords, encryption, firewalls, restricted employee access or other methods, in our discretion. We will use appropriate security measures when destroying your Personal Information, such as shredding documents or deleting electronically stored information, in our discretion.

Log Data

When you access the Service by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use and other statistics ("Log Data").

Location Information

Subject to the provisions regarding the use of your Personal Information above, we may use and store information about your location. We use this information for the purposes set out above, and specifically, to provide features of our Service, to improve and customize our Service. You can enable or disable location services when you use our Service at any time, through your mobile device settings.

Cookies

Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer's hard drive.

We use "cookies" to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. If you do not instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, your consent to our use of your Personal Information may be implied.

Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Compliance With Laws

As set out above, and for clarity, we will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement or to protect the security or integrity of our Service.

Security

The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Minor").

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Minors. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Minor has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from Minors without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

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.

If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us, or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@agenceunik.ca.

 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE

These terms and conditions of use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your use of Master Clinician Alliance (“MCA”) website. By using this website, you signify your assent to these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree to all of these Terms and Conditions of Use, do not use this website

MCA may modify this website and the rules and regulations governing its use, at any time. Modifications will be posted on the website, so please check back when you use the website. By continuing use of the website after such changes are posted you will be accepting such changes.

Personal Information Collect, Use, Disclosure and Consent

Personal Information may include your name, email address, profession and place of work.

We are committed to protect the Personal Information of our participants ("you", "your" or "them"). In an effort to provide exceptional podcasts and other digital offerings, we may collect and use some of your information, but we will not disclose nor share your Personal Information and we are dedicated to respect your privacy and safeguarded all Personal Information. We always comply with all laws regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. We will inform you of why and how we collect, use and disclose Personal Information; obtain your consent, as required; and handle Personal Information according to applicable law.

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.

We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We will only collect Personal Information that is necessary to fulfill the following purposes:

  • To verify identity;
  • To identify your preferences;
  • Other legal reasons as apply to the goods and services requested.

Only your name, profession and province will be provided to Unik communications agency, the agency retained to assist with the program development, and to the sponsor.

We will obtain your consent to collect, use or disclose any other Personal Information. In some cases, we can do so without your consent (see below). You can provide consent orally, in writing, electronically or through an authorized representative.

Aggregated data such as time spent on each podcast, number of podcasts listened to and, when applicable, number of questions responded to will also be shared with Unik agency and sponsor.

You provide implied consent where our purpose for collecting, using or disclosing your Personal Information would be considered obvious or reasonable in the circumstances. Consent may also be implied where you have notice and a reasonable opportunity to opt-out of having your Personal Information used for mail-outs, marketing or fundraising and you do not opt-out.

We may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the consent:

  • When permitted or required by law;
  • In an emergency that threatens an individual's life, health, or personal security;
  • When the Personal Information is available from a public source;
  • When we require legal advice from a lawyer;
  • For the purposes of collecting a debt or protection from fraud;
  • Other legally established reasons.

We will not sell your Personal Information to other parties unless consent has been provided or implied. We retain your Personal Information for the time necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or a legal or business purpose. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your Personal Information is accurate and complete. You may request correction to your Personal Information to ensure its accuracy and completeness. A request must be in writing and provide sufficient detail to identify your Personal Information and the correction being sought.

We are committed to ensuring the security of your Personal Information and may use passwords, encryption, firewalls, restricted employee access or other methods, in our discretion. We will use appropriate security measures when destroying your Personal Information such as shredding documents or deleting electronically stored information, in our discretion.

THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVICE

The content on this website is intended to be a general information resource in regard to the subject matter covered, but is provided solely on an “as is” and “as available” basis as noted on these Terms and Conditions of Use. You are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. MCA is not engaged in rendering medical or similar professional services or advice via this website, and the information provided is not intended to replace medical advice offered by a physician. If you desire or need such services or advice, you should consult a professional healthcare provider. You should not construe MCA’s publication of this content as an endorsement by MCA of the views expressed herein, or any warranty or guarantee of any strategy, recommendation, treatment, action or application of medication or preparation made by the author of the content.

SCOPE OF USE

MCA invites you to view, use and download a single copy of this website for your informational, non-commercial use. Except as otherwise provided on this page, no part of any content or software on this website may be copied, downloaded or stored in a retrieval system for any other purpose, nor may it be redistributed for any purpose, without the expressed written permission of MCA. You understand that MCA may discontinue, change or restrict your use of this website for any reason without notice.

By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

NO WARRANTIES

All content on this website is provided to you on an “as is” “as available” basis without warranty of any kind either express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and non-infringement. MCA makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of any content available through this website. You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it. Use of the website and the content available on the website is at your sole risk. MCA makes no representations or warranties that use of the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. You are responsible for taking all necessary precautions to ensure that any content you may obtain from the website is free of viruses.

The above exclusions may not apply in jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; NO DUTY TO UPDATE

Your use of the website or any content on the website is at your own risk. MCA specifically disclaims any liability, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with access to or use of the website, even if MCA has been advised of the possibility of such damages, including but not limited to reliance by any party on any content obtained through the use of the website, or that arises in connection with mistakes or omissions in, or delays in transmission of, information to or from the user, interruptions in telecommunications connections to the website or viruses, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence, acts of God, telecommunications failure, theft or destruction of, or unauthorized access to the website, or related information or programs.

MCA does not warrant that the functions contained in this website are free of computer viruses or other harmful components. Although the content of this website is updated periodically, MCA does not have a duty to update information contained in this website, and MCA will not be liable for any failure to update such information. MCA does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, reliability or usefulness of the information disclosed or accessed through this website. It is your responsibility to verify any information contained in this website before relying upon it.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content of this website is protected by Canada copyright laws. You may not copy, modify, upload, download, post, transmit, republish or distribute any of the content, including without limitation the code, contained in this website without our prior written permission except for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, nothing contained in this website shall be construed as granting a license or other rights under any patent, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property of MCA or any third party. Unauthorized use of any MCA trademark, service mark or logo may be a violation of Canadian trademark laws.

LINKS

This website may contain links to websites operated by other parties. The linked sites are not under the control of MCA, and MCA is not responsible for the content available on any other Internet sites linked to this website. Such links do not imply MCA’s endorsement of material on any other site and MCA disclaims all liability with regard to your access to such linked websites. MCA provides links to other Internet sites as a convenience to users, and access to any other Internet sites linked to this website is at your own risk.

Unless otherwise set forth in a written agreement between you and MCA, you must adhere to MCA’s linking policy as follows: (i) any link to this website must be a text only link clearly marked “hepchub.com” or “Hep C Hub podcasts website”; (ii) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with MCA names and trademarks; (iii) the link must “point” to the home page (e.g. www.hepchub.com) and not to other pages within the website; (iv) the appearance, position and other attributes of the link may not create the false appearance that your organization or entity is sponsored by, affiliated with or associated with MCA; (v) when selected by a user, the link must display the website on full screen and not within a “frame” on the linking website; and (vi) MCA reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time and in its sole discretion.

LOCATION AND GOVERNING LAW

This website is operated by Unik Agency and its use shall be governed by Canadian law. MCA makes no representation that the material published on this site is accurate in any jurisdiction outside Canada and access to this site from outside Canada is at the user’s risk. Those who choose to access the website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall remain in full force and effect. Any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. The parties further agree to replace such invalid or unenforceable provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use with a valid and enforceable provision that will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of such invalid or unenforceable provision.

VIOLATIONS AND ADDITIONAL POLICIES

MCA reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of the rules and regulations set forth in this website, including the right to block access from a particular Internet address to the website.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions of Use, please contact us at:
Master Clinician Alliance
Unit 11 - 1673 Richmond St. PMB# 203,
London, Ontario N6G 2N3
admin@masterclinician.ca
www.mcalearning.ca