PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: February 28, 2025
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists (NLAO) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.nleyedoctors.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: When you submit forms on our website (such as contact forms, membership applications, or newsletter sign-ups), we may collect personal details like your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
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Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect non-identifiable data, such as browser type, device information, and website usage statistics through cookies and similar technologies.
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2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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When you submit forms through our Site
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When you subscribe to our newsletter
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Through cookies and tracking technologies that gather usage data
Our Site is hosted on Wix.com, which may also collect certain data on our behalf to help us improve the user experience.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Process membership applications
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Send newsletters or updates with your consent
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Improve our website functionality and services
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Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our Site. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
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5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to process payments, provide analytics, or distribute newsletters. These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Examples of third-party services we may use include:
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Wix Analytics
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Google Analytics
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Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms
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6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
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7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections to your personal information
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Withdraw consent for email marketing at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails
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Request that your personal data be deleted, subject to any legal obligations
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at nlao[at]bellaliant.net
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8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists