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At Vantage Point Wellness, accessible from www.vantagepointwellness.ca, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Vantage Point Wellness and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
Vantage Point Wellness follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator.
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Vantage Point Wellness.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Vantage Point Wellness, which are sent directly to users’ browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that Vantage Point Wellness has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Vantage Point Wellness’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers’ respective websites. What Are Cookies?
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Vantage Point Wellness does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Vantage Point Wellness. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
The information disclosed and discussed during your sessions will be held in strict confidentiality consistent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Professional Associations. However, we are required by our association to engage in clinical supervision, which helps uphold a high standard of practice and accountability. I may consult with a supervisor about your case to discuss treatment plans and seek feedback, however, no identifying information will be shared. We are both still bound by client privacy and confidentiality terms.
Personal information will only be collected and documented for the sole purposes of providing you with therapeutic services. All paper documentation is stored in a locked filing cabinet and any digital file material is stored on an encrypted and password-protected flash drive and on a secure online platform.
We comply with Provincial patient privacy laws to ensure discretion when accessing telehealth services. We use a secure platform that complies with the Personal Information Protection Act of BC (PIPA BC). It’s important to note that we can’t guarantee full privacy, but we have taken every measure to ensure your privacy. Confidentiality will be addressed during your initial intake session and again throughout the course of our work together. There are a few exceptions to breaking confidentiality and these will be clearly outlined during your first session and as needed.
📣 Disclaimer Notice: The content shared on Vantage Point Wellness’ social media platforms are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of any organizations, companies, or institutions associated with them.
🚫 Not Professional Advice: The information provided on social media platforms are not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health advice. Any actions taken based on the content shared are at the user’s own discretion. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific concerns.
🔒 Privacy: Protecting your privacy is important to us. Please be cautious about sharing personal information in the comments or direct messages. We will never ask for sensitive information through social media.
🤐 Confidentiality: Counsellors are bound by strict ethical, legal, and professional practice guidelines. Absolutely no private and confidential client information will be shared. Any content created is solely based on generalized mental health topics. Any vignettes or client examples are composites of a number of clients and presenting concerns and never reflect a specific client, current or past.
⚠️ Crisis: If you are in a mental health crisis and are in need of immediate support to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you, please call 9-1-1 or see our resources page