Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Rivardic, protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information is our highest priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our clinical documentation service.

We are committed to compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and all applicable provincial privacy legislation in Canada.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Professional credentials and license information
  • Clinic or practice information
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

1.2 Clinical Data

You may enter patient health information as part of your clinical documentation. This may include:

  • De-identified patient records (patient codes, not legal names)
  • Treatment session notes and clinical observations
  • Pain scores and outcome measurements
  • Diagnosis and treatment information

Note: We encourage minimal use of personally identifiable patient information. Our system uses patient codes instead of legal names for enhanced privacy.

1.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage data and analytics (pages viewed, features used)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide, maintain, and improve the Rivardic platform and its features

Account Management

To manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support

Communication

To send important updates, security alerts, and service notifications

Analytics and Improvements

To analyze usage patterns and improve our service (using aggregated, de-identified data)

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)

Access Controls

Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication

Regular Audits

Security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments

Secure Infrastructure

Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant cloud infrastructure

While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information or patient data to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any such change.

With Your Consent

With your explicit consent for any other purpose not described in this policy.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You can request access to your personal information we hold

Right to Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)

Right to Data Portability

You can export your clinical data in a machine-readable format

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time (may affect service availability)

Right to File a Complaint

You can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@rivardic.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

Clinical Data

Clinical records are retained for 7 years from the date of last treatment session, in accordance with Canadian healthcare record-keeping requirements. You may request deletion of specific records, subject to legal and professional obligations.

Account Information

Account information is retained for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, personal information is removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Backup Data

Deleted data may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days before permanent deletion.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
  • Provide security features and fraud prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Rivardic is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored on servers located in Canada. However, some service providers may process data in other jurisdictions. Where data is transferred outside Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with PIPEDA.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice in the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@rivardic.com

Support: support@rivardic.com

Website: https://rivardic.com

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may also contact:

Website: www.priv.gc.ca

Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376