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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 6/2026

Willow Medical Aesthetics (”Willow Medical Aesthetics,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.willowmedical.ca/, contact our office, schedule appointments, or otherwise interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable British Columbia privacy laws.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Preferred office location
  • Appointment requests
  • Information submitted through our online contact forms
  • Information provided during consultations or communications with our office

If you become a patient, additional personal health information may be collected and maintained in accordance with applicable Canadian healthcare privacy laws.

Personal Health Information

Our website is intended for general communication only.

Please do not submit confidential medical or personal health information through our website’s contact forms. As noted on our website, patient-specific medical questions and treatment discussions should take place during your appointment with one of our providers. (Willow Medical Aesthetics⁠)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referral websites
  • General geographic region
  • Website usage statistics

This information helps us improve the performance, functionality, and security of our website.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Measure website traffic
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Improve user experience

We may use services such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Other website performance and marketing tools

These services may collect anonymous information regarding your interaction with our website.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule appointments
  • Contact you regarding requested services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate important office information
  • Maintain website security
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before using your information for marketing communications.

Email and SMS Communications

If you choose to contact us or request an appointment, we may communicate with you by:

  • Email
  • Telephone
  • SMS/Text message

These communications may include:

  • Appointment confirmations
  • Appointment reminders
  • Follow-up communications
  • Practice updates
  • Promotional information (where consent has been provided)

You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time.

Online Appointment Requests

Submitting an appointment request through our website does not guarantee an appointment.

A member of our team will contact you to confirm scheduling availability.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate portions of our website and business, including providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Email communications
  • Payment processing
  • Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Security monitoring

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information appropriately.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose information:

  • With your consent
  • To healthcare providers involved in your care (where authorized)
  • To service providers assisting our business operations
  • When required by law
  • To comply with court orders or legal investigations
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Willow Medical Aesthetics, our patients, or others

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially reasonable security measures, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Comply with healthcare record retention requirements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable Canadian law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request information regarding how your information has been used
  • File a privacy complaint where permitted by law

To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

Willow Medical Aesthetics

Website: https://www.willowmedical.ca/

Phone: (250) 871-8333