Acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
The official website of the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL) is found at cpnl.ca and includes its subdomains (Website). By accessing of using the Website, you agree and accept that you understand, will comply with, and are bound by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (Policy).
CPNL updates the Website and the Policy from time to time, without notice. Continued access to or use of the Website constitutes continued agreement and acceptance of the Policy, as revised from time to time.
Application of the Policy
The Policy applies to the Website only. It does not apply to the operation of any other websites, organizations, or entities, including those accessed through information or links provided on the Website.
Acceptable Use
The Website may only be used for lawful purposes. Users may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, interfere with the Website, damage its operation, or submit false, misleading, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory comments or information through the Website.
Purpose and Disclaimer
The Website is provided for informational and regulatory purposes only. It is intended to support an understanding of CPNL’s mandate, operation, requirements, and processes.
The CPNL website does not provide health, legal, employment or other advice, and the information contained on the Website may not be substituted for the advice of a qualified health, legal, or other relevant professional.
The Website may share information produced by other organizations or may provide links to other websites or organizations, including information about public health information or other notices. CPNL is not responsible for any external information or websites accessed through the Website and the Policy does not apply to such information or websites.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information contained on the Website is accurate and complete, CPNL does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Where information on the Website conflicts with relevant legislation, bylaws, or other regulatory documents, the content of those documents prevails. Website users are responsible for verifying any information on the Website and should refer to official documentation where appropriate.
Limitation of Liability
CPNL is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information contained on or accessed via the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to waive all rights and claims against CPNL with respect to the use of, or reliance on, information contained on or accessed via the Website.
Privacy Commitment
CPNL respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information as you visit the Website. CPNL’s privacy practices are guided by the principles set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Personal information means information about an identifiable individual, other than business information collected, used, or disclosed solely for the purpose of communicating in relation to the person’s employment, business, or profession.
When you visit the Website, CPNL automatically collects some limited technical information using tools such as Google Analytics. This information may include:
This information is collected for statistical and operational purposes to understand use of and to improve the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of this information.
As you engage with the Website, you may also choose to provide additional personal information – such as your name, contact information, or other personal details – to CPNL in various ways, including but not limited to:
This information is provided voluntarily by you and is collected only for the purpose for which you provide it. This information will only be used or disclosed as necessary to fulfill the relevant purpose or request for which you provided it. If you are unsure of the purpose for which personal information you provide to CPNL is being collected or will be used, you are responsible for contacting CPNL using the contact information below to clarify the purpose and use prior to submitting your personal information. By submitting personal information through the Website, you consent to the collection and use of this information.
Retention of Personal Information
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected and to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Disclosure of Personal Information
CPNL will only disclose personal information to third parties where:
Security Measures
CPNL uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in accordance with best practices to protect personal information against loss or theft, and against unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
Where CPNL discloses personal information to third parties, CPNL uses contractual or other means to provide a comparable level of protection while the personal information is being processed by the third party.
While CPNL takes reasonable steps to protect personal information, the security of information transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed.
Access to Personal Information, Corrections, and Concerns
You have the right to request access to your personal information collected by CPNL through the Website, and you may request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete. Requests may be made using the contact information below.
Should you have a concern about CPNL’s compliance with the Policy or the requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, you may submit your concern using the contact information below.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw consent for the use and disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice, by giving notice of your withdrawal in writing using the contact information below. Such withdrawal of consent cannot be retroactive.
Prior to withdrawing your consent you may wish to contact CPNL for more information regarding the implications of withdrawing consent, which may vary depending on the information collected and the purpose for collecting it.
Copyright
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, documents, images, graphics, and logos, is the property of CPNL, except where otherwise stated. No content may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from CPNL.
Governing Law
The Policy is governed by the laws of Newfoundland and Labrador and the applicable laws of Canada.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about the Policy or its use, wish to access or correct your personal information, or wish to withdraw your consent for CPNL to use your collected personal information, please contact: