Privacy Policy

Remarkable Physiotherapy

Effective Date: September 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Remarkable Physiotherapy (“Remarkable Physiotherapy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information and personal health information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Book an appointment
  • Contact our clinic
  • Receive treatment or healthcare services
  • Submit insurance information
  • Interact with our advertisements
  • Subscribe to newsletters or promotional communications
  • Use our online forms or digital services

We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and, where applicable, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Home address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Emergency contact information

Health Information

  • Medical history
  • Current symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Assessment findings
  • Treatment plans
  • Progress notes
  • Referral documents
  • Imaging reports (X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound)
  • Physician reports
  • Medication information

Insurance Information

We may collect:

  • Insurance provider
  • Policy numbers
  • Claim numbers
  • Employer benefit information
  • Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claim information
  • WSIB claim information
  • Extended Health Benefit information

Financial Information

We may collect:

  • Billing information
  • Payment records
  • Outstanding balances
  • Receipts
  • Transaction history

Payment card information is processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not intentionally store complete credit card information unless required for authorized recurring payments.

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Complete online forms
  • Call our clinic
  • Email us
  • Visit our office
  • Book appointments online
  • Attend treatment sessions
  • Complete intake forms
  • Submit insurance documents
  • Provide physician referrals
  • Communicate through SMS or WhatsApp (where offered)
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

With your consent or where permitted by law, we may also receive information from:

  • Family physicians
  • Specialists
  • Hospitals
  • Insurance companies
  • Lawyers
  • Employers
  • WSIB
  • Motor Vehicle Accident insurers
  • Other healthcare providers involved in your care

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect information to:

  • Provide healthcare services
  • Schedule appointments
  • Create treatment plans
  • Maintain medical records
  • Process insurance claims
  • Submit direct billing claims
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Contact you regarding appointments
  • Improve our services
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations
  • Detect fraud
  • Protect patient safety
  • Process payments
  • Send receipts
  • Manage clinic operations

5. Consent

By providing your information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Where required by law, we obtain your express consent before:

  • Collecting health information
  • Sharing records with third parties
  • Sending marketing communications
  • Using photographs or videos
  • Sharing reports with insurers or legal representatives

You may withdraw consent at any time where permitted by law. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.

6. Direct Billing and Insurance

If you request direct billing, we may disclose necessary information to:

  • Insurance companies
  • Benefit administrators
  • WSIB
  • Motor Vehicle Accident insurers
  • Third-party payers

Only information reasonably necessary to process claims will be shared. Under PHIPA, disclosures generally require consent unless otherwise permitted or required by law. IPC Ontario

7. Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on our website
  • Referral website
  • Approximate location
  • Website usage statistics

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

9. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Anonymous usage information
  • Device information
  • Browser information
  • Session duration
  • Website interactions

Google Analytics does not identify you personally.

You may opt out by using Google’s Browser Add-on.

10. Advertising and Remarketing

We may use advertising services including:

  • Google Ads
  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Microsoft Advertising
  • LinkedIn Ads

These services may use cookies or tracking technologies to:

  • Measure advertising performance
  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Improve user experience
  • Build audiences for remarketing

Advertising partners may collect limited technical information such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and device identifiers in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You can manage advertising preferences through your browser or the advertising platforms’ privacy settings.

11. Online Appointment Booking

When you book appointments online, we may collect:

  • Contact information
  • Appointment preferences
  • Insurance information
  • Reason for visit

Our booking systems use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information.

12. Email, SMS, and Phone Communications

We may contact you regarding:

  • Appointment confirmations
  • Appointment reminders
  • Changes to appointments
  • Follow-up care
  • Billing matters
  • Insurance requests
  • Treatment recommendations

Marketing emails or promotional messages will only be sent where permitted by law or with your consent. You may unsubscribe at any time.

13. Photographs and Videos

Photographs, videos, testimonials, or success stories will only be used with your written consent.

You may withdraw your consent at any time for future use.

14. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Healthcare providers
  • Physicians
  • Specialists
  • Insurance companies
  • Laboratories
  • Imaging centres
  • Legal representatives (with authorization)
  • Government agencies where required by law
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Professional colleges
  • Service providers supporting clinic operations

Information is shared only as necessary and in accordance with applicable law.

15. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Encrypted communications where appropriate
  • Password-protected systems
  • Access controls
  • Staff confidentiality agreements
  • Secure backups
  • Antivirus and firewall protections
  • Regular software updates

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

16. Data Retention

We retain records for as long as required by:

  • Applicable laws
  • Professional standards
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Legal obligations
  • Business purposes

When records are no longer required, they are securely destroyed or permanently de-identified.

17. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Ask questions about our privacy practices
  • Request information about how your data has been used
  • File a privacy complaint

Ontario patients also have rights regarding access, correction, consent, and certain restrictions on sharing (“lock box” requests) under PHIPA. College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

18. Children’s Privacy

Our services may be provided to minors with the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

19. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

20. Data Breaches

If we become aware of a breach involving your personal information that poses a real risk of significant harm, we will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities where required. IPC Ontario

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated effective date.

22. Contact Us

Remarkable Physiotherapy
Address:
8 Shadlock Street, Unit 1
Markham, Ontario L3S 3K9

Phone: (289) 800-0441
WhatsApp: (289) 892-2241
Fax: (289) 800-9396
Email: remarkablephysio@gmail.com
Website: www.remarkablephysio.com

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