Privacy Policy
Who we are
This website (about-os.ca) is a patient education initiative based in British Columbia, Canada. It provides information about opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) as a strategy for ovarian cancer prevention. The initiative is informed by BC Cancer and the OVCARE research program.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: privacy@about-os.ca
What information we collect
This is an informational website. We do not operate user accounts, collect form submissions, or run e-commerce transactions.
The only data that may be collected is standard server-side information generated automatically when you visit any website, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected by our web hosting provider and is used solely for the purpose of maintaining server security and diagnosing technical issues. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
Cookies and analytics
This website uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the site. This helps us understand which content is most useful and improve the experience over time.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website or search query
This data is aggregated and anonymized — it cannot be used to identify you personally. IP anonymization is enabled. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We also use Google Search Console to monitor how this website appears in Google Search results. Search Console does not collect personal data about individual visitors.
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or configure your browser's privacy settings accordingly.
Third-party services
This website embeds a video hosted on Vimeo. When you view or interact with the embedded video, Vimeo may collect data according to their own privacy policy, available at vimeo.com/privacy.
This website also uses Google Search Console and Google Site Kit, services provided by Google LLC. These tools help us monitor search performance and site health. Google's privacy policy applies to data processed through these services.
How we use your information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Server log data may be accessed by our hosting provider for technical support and security purposes only.
Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) — specifically, the interest in understanding how the website is used in order to improve its educational content and user experience.
You have the right to object to this processing at any time by using the Google Analytics opt-out tool linked above or by adjusting your browser settings.
We do not use analytics data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond improving this educational website.
Data retention
Server log data is retained for a maximum of 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted by our hosting provider. We do not store any other personal data.
Your rights
Under PIPEDA (Canada):
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
- The right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Under GDPR (European Union / EEA):
- The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
- The right to restriction of processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@about-os.ca. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's privacy
This website is intended for adult audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.
Medical disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
about-os.ca
A patient education initiative in British Columbia, Canada
privacy@about-os.ca