Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the use of www.nextturntherapy.com

We hold your privacy in very high regard. Accordingly we have developed this policy to help you to understand how we make use of personal information and collect, use, communicate and disclose personal data. Horses with heart is committed to collecting, using, and disclosing personal information responsibly and only to the extent necessary for the effective delivery of the and services it provides.

General Terms

We identify the purposes of which personal data is being collected before or at the time of collection. We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes.

We will collect and use personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law (see below).  We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned. 

This website utilizes Google Analytics and server-based analytics packages.  These gather limited information on visitors to our website automatically, and stores this anonymous information in server log files. This information may include IP addresses, browser type, basic IP information, referring pages, operating system used and date/time stamps. This information does not identify individual users. It is used only for site administration, as well as for analysis of website usage and trends.

Third party websites

We are not responsible for the practices employed by any websites or services linked to or from our site, including the information or content contained within them. Our policy does not apply to third-party websites or services, so please remember when you click on links you will be subject to that third party’s own policies.

In addition, you agree that we are not responsible and do not have control over any third-parties that you authorize to access your information. If you are using a third-party website or service and you allow them to access your information, you do so at your own risk. Consequently, we strongly suggest that you review the privacy policy of every website you visit, whether or not they are linked to this site.

 

Legal Disclaimer

In accordance with the law, professional standards, and ethical codes, the information you share with Horses with Heart is confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent. However, we reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law, when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order or other legal process.

Your information may be released without your consent in the following situations:

 

  1. Suspected Harm to Self / Others

If there is reason to believe that you are in danger of harming yourself or others in ways that may be life-threatening, Horses with Heart is ethically obliged to take action to ensure your safety and/or the safety of others. These steps may include contacting your identified emergency contact person, a family member or close other, seeking hospitalization, contacting the police, notifying others at risk, or some combination of these actions to ensure you and/or others are protected. 

  1. Suspected Abuse / Neglect

If there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a child under 16 years of age is, or may be, in need of protection, Horses with Heart must, by law, report this information to a children’s aid society. Examples of reportable situations include physical harm/abuse, sexual abuse, emotional harm (e.g., verbal abuse, humiliation, witnessing violence), or a pattern of neglect or failure to protect a child from harm.

Additionally, if there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a resident of a nursing, retirement or other long-term care home has suffered harm, or is at risk of harm due to improper or incompetent treatment or care, unlawful conduct, abuse or neglect, or possible misuse or misappropriation of the resident’s money or funding, Horses with Heart is required to report this information to the Registrar of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, or long-term care home director.

  1. Court Order

Our records can be subpoenaed by a court order and Horses with Heart may be required to testify and give information obtained during the course of any assessment and treatment sessions. This information would never be provided voluntarily without your direct request or permission without the court order.

Changes To Our Policy

Over time we will make updates to our privacy policy as expectation change, so please review it periodically. We may provide you additional forms of notice of modifications or updates as appropriate under the circumstances, as a courtesy only. Your continued use of our site after any modification to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.

 

Contact Details

We are committed to conducting business in accordance with this policy in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained. We will make readily available to you, information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.  Accordingly, if you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, or you wish to contact us, our contact information regarding these matters is as follows:

kat@nextturntherapy.com