THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Next Gen Medicinals is determined to exceed expectations with regards to the confidentiality and security of personal information submitted to us by applicants and members. Our policies on privacy and the security of your personal information were developed from the ground up to fully comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The ten principles that govern our practices with regards to personal information are outlined below.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Next Gen Medicinals is responsible for the maintenance and protection of personal information. We take every precaution possible when handling information provided to us by applicants and members alike. We have appointed an individual who is responsible for compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
IDENTIFYING PURPOSES
The purposes for which we require personal information will be clearly identified and communicated before or at the point of collection. Additionally, we have created pages which display both written explanations regarding the basics of our personal information collection and protection practices. For more information on the information we collect and how it is used, please contact us.
INFORMED CONSENT
Before submitting personal information to Next Gen Medicinals, visitors will always be prompted to consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of said information except where required or permitted by law. The opportunity will be given to reviewing concise documentation regarding the terms of said consent. Furthermore, by using the Next Gen Medicinals website all visitors are assumed to have read and agreed to the ‘Terms of Use’ as well as any and all other regulatory documents, agreements or information made available by Next Gen Medicinals.
For more information please view our Terms of Use and Registration Agreement.
LIMITING COLLECTION
Next Gen Medicinals will only collect, use, and retain personal information required in order to:
Review member applications
Fulfill online orders
Maintain member relations
Comply with federal and/or provincial regulations
Operate in a lawful manner
LIMITING USE, DISCLOSURE & RETENTION
Personal information is only used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected, unless consent is given otherwise, or where required or permitted by law. Personal information is only retained for the length of time needed for it to fulfill its original purpose or as required by law.
ACCURACY
In order to minimize the possibility of discrepancies, all information must be kept accurate, complete and up to date. If there are any changes in the personal information provided during registration it is the responsibility of the registrant to update said information by editing their online profile, or by contacting Next Gen Medicinals.
INFORMATION SAFEGUARDS
According to federal regulations, all personal information must be protected by appropriate safeguards based on the sensitivity of the said information. Next Gen Medicinals is determined to go above and beyond the requirements set out by regulators when it comes to the security of the personal information of our applicants and members. We use state of the art security in every aspect of data collection and retention. All visits to the website are encrypted from beginning to end, ensuring a safe and secure web session. All information is stored in highly secure databases, and never shared with third parties. For more information on our security practices please visit our Security Overview.
TRANSPARENCY
Next Gen Medicinals has policies and practices in place in order to ensure the proper use and protection of personal information. In addition, any members interested in learning more about how personal information is used, or protected from outside threats, are invited to contact Next Gen Medicinals regarding specific information surrounding the safeguarding of personal data.
INDIVIDUAL ACCESS
Any and all personal information maintained by Next Gen Medicinals, as well as information regarding the existence, collection, use, and disclosure of said data will be made available to the individual upon request. Members may verify accuracy and completeness of their personal information as well as request that it be revised in situations where amendments are appropriate. In addition, members may edit their contact information, account credentials and shipping/billing address on demand by visiting the ‘Profile’ page.
RECOURSE
All members may direct inquiries to the Next Gen Medicinals designated Privacy Officer by contacting: info@Nextgenmedicinals.ca
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Next Gen Medicinals privacy and information security policies please contact us directly. If you do not receive acknowledgment of your inquiry or your inquiry has not been satisfactorily addressed, you should then contact the Privacy Commissioner’s Office at http://www.privcom.gc.ca, who will then serve as a liaison with Next Gen Medicinals to help resolve your concerns.