KOMAA

Korean Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturist Association Of Canada

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-12-15

Korean Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturist Association of Canada (KOMAA) (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or contact us:

  • Name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Professional information related to KOMAA membership (e.g., license type, membership status)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide in emails or web forms

We do not intentionally collect sensitive health information through this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Manage and verify KOMAA membership
  • Send association notices, education information and event updates
  • Maintain and improve our website and services

We only use personal information for the purposes described above, or for purposes that are reasonably related, unless we obtain your further consent or are required by law.

3. Cookies and Website Usage Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Improve website functionality and performance

You can change your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website or email services, under confidentiality obligations
  • Government or regulatory authorities, if required by law

In some cases, service providers may be located outside your province or outside Canada, and your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

5. Storage, Security and Retention

We take reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Access Requests

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information that we hold, subject to legal limitations.
To make a request, or if you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: komaaofbc@gmail.com

We will respond to privacy inquiries and complaints in a reasonable time frame.

7. 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 “Last updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of the revised Policy.