Privacy Policy for Aculosophy Acupuncture Clinic Mississauga

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Who We Are

This Privacy Policy describes how Aculosophy Acupuncture Clinic Mississauga ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information submitted through our website at www.aculosophy.com. Our clinic is located at 1550 Enterprise Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or submit our new patient form, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number
• Appointment Intent: Answers you provide about who the appointment is for and visit history
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, actions taken on our site, and cookies for site functionality, security, and advertising

We do not collect medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, or health conditions through this website or any online forms. Health information is only collected in-person during your consultation and is protected under Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). We do not send Protected Health Information (PHI) to Meta Platforms, Inc. or any advertising partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

1. Contact you about the $87 new patient offer and schedule your appointment
2. Send appointment reminders and clinic updates related to your inquiry
3. Respond to your questions about our services
4. Improve our website, measure ad performance, and deliver relevant advertising
5. Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Consent

By submitting this form, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy. This is in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To withdraw consent for cookies/tracking, adjust your browser settings.

Advertising & Meta Platforms, Inc.

We use Meta Business Tools, including Meta Pixel and Conversions API, to measure ad performance, understand site usage, and show relevant ads to people who visit our site.

When you visit our website, Meta Platforms, Inc. may receive information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and actions taken. This helps us show relevant ads to people who visit our site. You can opt out of personalized ads through Meta's Ad Settings. Review Meta's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

Cookies used for Meta advertising

_fbp and _fbc: Used for advertising, conversion attribution, and analytics. Expires: 90 days.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. To opt out of personalized ads served by Meta, visit Meta's Ad Settings: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information and contact our Privacy Officer at: info@aculosophy.com

Important: We do not track or share "Purchase" or "Add to Cart" events related to health services with Meta, in compliance with Meta's 2025 Health & Wellness restrictions.

Data Sharing

We share data only with:

1. Service providers within Canada or countries with comparable privacy laws who help us operate the site, send emails, or schedule appointments. They are contractually required to keep your data confidential and use it only for services to us.
2. Meta Platforms, Inc. as described above for advertising and measurement.
3. Legal authorities if required by Canadian law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.

Data Storage & Security

Your information is stored on secure servers located in Canada. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We keep lead form data for up to 2 years unless you request deletion, or longer if required for legal/tax purposes. Meta advertising cookies expire after 90 days.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA & CCPA

You have the right to:

1. Access the personal information we hold about you
2. Request correction of inaccurate information
3. Withdraw consent or request deletion of your data
4. Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
5. Challenge our compliance with PIPEDA

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at: info@aculosophy.com or 647-342-2281. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.

Cookies

Our site uses:

1. Essential cookies for security and form functionality
2. Analytics & advertising cookies including Meta Pixel to understand traffic and measure ad performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work. For more on Meta's cookies: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children through this website. We do not use Meta advertising tools to target users under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

Privacy Officer, Aculosophy Acupuncture Clinic Mississauga
1550 Enterprise Rd., Mississauga, ON
Email: info@aculosophy.com
Phone: 647-342-2281