Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCFV) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Professional information (affiliation, job title, research interests)
- Information provided when participating in studies or surveys
- Communication preferences and feedback
- Automatically Collected Information
- When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website information
- Device information and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and improving our services
- Communicating with you about research opportunities and updates
- Conducting research and analysis
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Protecting the rights and safety of our organization and users
- Personalizing your experience on our website
- Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in our operations
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Canadian Center for Vaccinology
Email: info@centerforvaccinology.ca
Website: https://ccfv.ca
Last updated: 9/15/2025