Foundry BC Website and Social Media Privacy Statement and Terms of Use
Foundry BC, a program of Providence Health Care (PHC), is committed to protecting your privacy. We follow British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) when collecting, using, and sharing personal information to support health care services.
This section applies to our website, foundrybc.ca, and our social media channels. For details about how we collect, uses, and shares personal information to provide health care services, please visit PHC’s privacy page.
What Is Personal Information?
Personal information is any recorded detail about you that can identify you—like your name, birth date, address, phone number, email, or BC Services Card number.
What We Collect
We collect information to improve your experience on our website. We only collect personal information when you choose to give it—for example, by:
- Sending us an email
- Filling out a form
- Signing up for our newsletter
This information is kept secure and only accessed by authorized Foundry BC staff. We do not share your personal information unless the law allows it.
Cookies
We use cookies (small files stored on your device) to improve how our website works. These cookies do not collect personal information. You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Learn more at All About Cookies.
Types of cookies
- Session cookies: Deleted when you leave the site
- Persistent cookies: Stay longer to help improve future visits
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. This includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser type
- How you found the site
You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-On.
Email Safety
Emails sent to Foundry BC may not be secure. We are not responsible for any issues caused by email communication.
Your Rights
You can ask to see or correct your personal information maintained by Foundry BC at PHC.
For more information about Privacy and Confidentiality related to your care at PHC, see www.providencehealthcare.org/en/privacy or contact privacy@providencehealth.bc.ca
Policy Updates
We may update this Website and Social Media Privacy Statement and Terms of Use. Please check back for changes.
Contact Us
For any questions or inquiries, get in touch with us by emailing info@foundrybc.ca.