Privacy Policy

We follow Vancouver Coastal Health’s policies on collecting, using, and sharing of personal information. To read more regarding this, please click here.

The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program is committed to the protection of your personal information. We respect and uphold individual rights to privacy and the protection of personal information. We know how important it is to protect your personal information and want to make every user experience safe and secure.

The PCSC Program does not collect any personally identifiable information about you when you visit this website unless you voluntarily provide this information, for example by contacting us through our email forms (including sending us queries). Personal information collected in these cases may include your name, contact details, email address, and telephone number. Anyone information collected will be carefully protected and any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to your consent.

Privacy Practices

Personal information gathered by our organization is kept in confidence. Our staff is authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.

We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the light of the circumstances. Your information will not be shared for purposes beyond those for which it was explicitly collected.

Important Disclaimers

The information on our Website is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for consulting a medical practitioner. If you have specific concerns about a personal health matter you should consult an appropriately qualified health care professional.

We will not be liable in any way and to any person for the access or use of the website, including, but not limited to errors or omissions in any information provided. In no case can information alone replace a medical diagnosis or evaluation by a physician or other qualified health professional. You must not rely on the website for any medical advice, diagnoses or treatment. Only qualified health providers can provide health care by examining your health history, your physical, mental and emotional condition, and use their expertise and experience to advise you. Put simply, advice regarding your care should always include your physician and other qualified health providers.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns relating to PCSC’s privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should be directed to:

Monita Sundar
Acting 
Provincial Program Manager
Vancouver Program Manager
Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Level 6, 2775 Laurel Street,
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1M9

E: pcsc@vch.ca

 

CONTACT

Phone: 604-875-4485 | Phone (toll-free): 844-483-1449
Fax: 604-875-4637
Email: pcsc@vch.ca