Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2025 Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Our Commitment

Northern Health Equity Consulting (NHEC) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and professional healthcare standards.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Contact information (name, email, phone, address)

  • Professional information (organization, title, role)

  • Project-related information necessary for service delivery

  • Website usage information (cookies, analytics)

Sensitive Information:

  • Health-related information only when necessary for project work

  • Indigenous cultural information with explicit consent and protocols

  • Community-specific information with appropriate permissions

Service Delivery:

  • Provide requested consulting and advisory services

  • Communicate about projects and follow-up

  • Develop customized solutions for your organization

  • Maintain professional relationships

Business Operations:

  • Process applications and assess eligibility

  • Improve our services and website functionality

  • Comply with legal and professional requirements

  • Maintain business records

How We Use Information

Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell or Rent Personal Information

Limited Sharing

  • With your explicit consent

  • When required by law

  • With professional service providers (lawyers, accountants) under confidentiality agreements

  • For Community Advisory Council oversight (anonymized when possible)

Data Security

  • Secure storage and transmission of all personal information

  • Access controls and need-to-know basis for information access

  • Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments

  • Professional data destruction when retention periods expire

Your Rights

  • Access your personal information we hold

  • Correct any inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential uses

  • File complaints with privacy regulators

Contact for Privacy Concerns

Privacy Officer: Carla Bossart-Pletzer
Email: privacy@northernhealthequity.ca
Phone: 705-677-8075

Changes to This Policy: We will notify you of significant changes to this privacy policy by email and website posting.