The Manitoba Psychological Society (MPS) is dedicated to protecting the personal information of our members and website visitors. This policy outlines our approach to managing your information and your consent to its collection and use. By visiting our website, you are agreeing to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
Usage Data
MPS collects usage data, including but not limited to IP addresses, browser details, and visit specifics, to improve service. This data helps us understand how our site is used and can include detailed device information, particularly for mobile access.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We employ cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and to enhance user experience. You may control cookie settings in your browser, but this may affect website functionality. Our use of session and persistent cookies is to ensure website operability and remember user preferences. Session Cookies are essential to provide you with services available through the website and to enable you to use some of its features, while persistent cookies allow us to remember choices you make, such as your login details.
Personal Data
MPS only gathers personal information like names or email addresses when provided by you, typically through emails or contact forms. Such information is used for responding to inquiries, service provision, and informing you of updates or events. We’re committed to the accuracy and security of your data and adhere to strict protocols to safeguard it, including not sharing it without consent. Personal information that is shared via email will be communicated to office personnel (e.g., administrative assistant, webmaster, board members) who require this information to respond to inquiries.
MPS does collect personal information that is necessary for the provision of certain services (e.g., attendance at a continuing education event, placing an advertisement) and for processing membership applications. Personal information may also be used to contact you regarding updates or to provide you with news, offers, and general information about events unless you have opted not to receive such information. We may also use personal information for data analysis, identifying usage trends, and to improve our services and your experience.
MPS protects personal information in a manner that is appropriate for the sensitivity of that information. We make every reasonable effort to prevent any loss, disclosure, or modification of personal information, as well as any unauthorized access to personal information. We do not share your personal information with anyone outside of MPS unless we have obtained your consent. Please note that your consent is implied if you identify yourself as a member of MPS when applying for insurance through BMS. In this situation MPS may be asked to verify your membership with our association. For payment processing (membership and events), Affinipay is used and you can view their privacy policy here.
Your Rights
You have the right to delete or request that we assist in deleting the personal data that MPS has collected about you. You may update, amend, or delete your membership information at any time by signing into your account and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage your personal information. You may also contact MPS to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us. Please note, however, that MPS may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.
External Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We encourage reviewing their privacy policies, as we don’t control these external platforms.
Policy Updates
MPS may modify this Privacy Policy, with changes communicated on our site or via email. Regular review of our policy is recommended to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Executive Director by email at: executived@mps.ca.