Website Privacy Policy

General Statement

This Privacy Policy describes how FMRAC handles information in connection with its website, www.fmrac.ca (the “Website”).

FMRAC is a national medical regulatory federation that exists to support, coordinate, and advance the public interest mandates of its member bodies. We take our responsibility to safeguard information seriously and are committed to transparency in our privacy practices.

This policy applies only to information collected through the Website. It does not address the privacy practices of other websites, including those linked to or from the Website.

FMRAC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will take effect  whenthe revised policy is posted on the Website.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

The Website does not automatically collect personal information.

Personal information is collected only when you choose to provide it voluntarily, for example when you:

Contact FMRAC by email
Register for an event, meeting, or activity facilitated through the Website

Any personal information you provide is used solely for the purpose for which it was collected and is limited to what is necessary to carry out that purpose.

FMRAC does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Information is disclosed only where required by law or where necessary to carry out the organization’s regulatory, administrative, or coordination functions.

If you choose to communicate with us by email, please note that email communications are not always secure and may be vulnerable to interception.

Collection and Use of Technical Information

When you visit the Website, limited technical information may be collected automatically by the web server. This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Date and time of access
Pages viewed or documents accessed

This information does not identify you personally.

The Website may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to support basic functionality, navigation, or user preferences. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may affect how certain features of the Website function.

FMRAC does not attempt to identify individual visitors or to link technical information with personal information, except where required by law.

Technical information is used only for statistical, administrative, and website managementpurposes, including improving accessibility and usability.

Information Stewardship and Accountability

FMRAC collects and uses information in a manner consistent with:

Principles of minimal collection
Purpose based use
Transparency and accountability

All information is handled in a way that respects the trust placed in the organization by members, stakeholders, and the public.

Questions or Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how information is handled by FMRAC,please contact:

Stephanie Price, FMRAC Executive Director
Email: sprice@fmrac.ca