Privacy Policy

Last Updated:[Insert Date]
Owner: Melody Bishop, B.Sc., RRT, CCAA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Contact:melodybishoprt@gmail.com

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or interact with services offered by Melody Bishop (the “Site”). Melody provides educational content, speaking services, mentoring, and webinars to medical professionals in Canada and internationally. Protecting your privacy is important, and all personal information is handled in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information Collected

2.1 Information You Provide

When using this Site, you may choose to provide personal information through forms, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any additional information you submit through contact or inquiry fields

This information is used to respond to inquiries, provide educational services, schedule mentoring sessions, and deliver information about upcoming events.

2.2 Payment Information

Some services may require payment through PayPal.

  • No payment details (such as credit card numbers) are stored on this Site.
  • PayPal’s own privacy policy governs how your payment data is handled.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used for:

  • Responding to questions and service inquiries
  • Booking mentoring sessions or educational services
  • Sending webinar or course information
  • Communicating updates or important notices
  • Internal business and administrative purposes

Your information will not be sold, rented, traded, or used for purposes unrelated to the services you request.

4. How Your Information Is Stored

  • Form submissions are stored securely within Gravity Forms on WordPress.
  • Access is limited to authorized personnel only.
  • Email communication may be stored in Melody’s email account for follow-up and service delivery.

If you request deletion of your information, it will be removed within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required for legal or administrative purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

Your personal information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  1. With service providers necessary for operations, such as:
    • PayPal for payment processing
    • Web hosting providers for normal website functionality
  2. To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful government or regulatory requests.

No personal information is shared with social media platforms, ad networks, analytics tools, or third-party marketing providers unless added in the future (see Section 10).

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Essential Cookies

This Site uses only the cookies required for basic WordPress functionality, such as:

  • Session cookies
  • Login cookies (for administrative users only)
  • Security-related cookies

These cookies are not used for advertising or analytics.

6.2 Future Cookies

Analytics or additional cookie-based features may be added in the future. This Privacy Policy will be updated if that occurs.

7. International Users

Because Melody offers services to clients worldwide, your information may be accessed from Canada. Canada is considered a privacy-protective jurisdiction, and information is handled in compliance with applicable laws, including considerations for international data transfers.

If you are located in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection requirements, you have rights to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information.

8. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

While no internet-based system is 100% secure, industry-standard precautions are taken.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information held about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Ask how your information has been used

To make a request, contact: melodybishoprt@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to services, legal requirements, or website functionality. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will be modified when updates occur.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

Melody Bishop, B.Sc., RRT, CCAA
Email: melodybishoprt@gmail.com

Cookie Policy

Even though only essential cookies are currently used, the following cookie policy can be added to the site for transparency and future-proofing:

What Cookies Are Used?

  • Essential WordPress cookies (site functionality only)
  • No analytics, marketing, or tracking cookies are active at this time.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If additional cookies (such as analytics) are added later, a cookie banner and updated policy will be implemented.