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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Cardiology Associates of Niagara (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected through this website. We recognize the sensitive nature of health-related information and are committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any information submitted through contact or inquiry forms

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

Please do not submit confidential medical or personal health information through website forms unless specifically requested.


Important Clarification:

This website is not intended to collect personal health information. Any information submitted through website forms is limited to general inquiries and administrative communication.


While users are advised not to include medical or sensitive health information, they may choose to provide such information at their own discretion. The clinic does not request, require, or encourage the submission of personal health information through this website, and the submission of such information is done at the patient’s own responsibility and liability.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information collected through this website to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Communicate with patients or referring offices
  • Provide administrative support related to clinic services
  • Improve website performance, functionality, and user experience
  • Maintain the security of our website and systems

3. Personal Health Information

This website is intended for general information and administrative communication only. It is not designed to collect, store, or process personal health information.


Users are strongly discouraged from submitting medical or sensitive health information through website forms. If such information is voluntarily provided by a user, it is not considered part of the clinic’s formal health record and may not be processed through secure clinical systems, and the submission of such information is done at the patient’s own responsibility and liability.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and to better understand how visitors use the site. These technologies may collect non-identifying technical information about your browsing activity.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share personal information only where necessary:

  • To respond to legal or regulatory requirements
  • To protect the rights, safety, or security of our clinic, patients, or others
  • With trusted service providers who support website hosting, maintenance, or communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may contact us to inquire about the personal information we may hold about you through this website, or to request corrections where appropriate, subject to legal and professional requirements.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Cardiology Associates of Niagara
Primary Clinical Location:
35 Albert St W
Thorold, Ontario L2V 2G4

Diagnostic-only Site:
282 Linwell Road, Suite 204
St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 6N5

Phone: (905) 935-0312
Fax: (905) 935-2949
Email:
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.