Privacy Policy for
Alan Berger Consulting
Effective Date: January 25th, 2026
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At Alan Berger Consulting, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. We understand that conversations with families may involve sensitive topics, and we are committed to handling your personal information responsibly, respectfully, and in compliance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and applicable privacy laws in Ontario.
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​This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal health information.
1. What Information We Collect
When you work with us, we may collect:
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Contact information (like your name, email address, phone number) when you reach out to schedule a consultation.
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Personal health information, only if you choose to share it during a consultation to help us support you through your situation.
• “Personal health information” includes details about physical or mental health, health history, or care plans
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We only collect information that is necessary to provide meaningful support and that you voluntarily share.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
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Communicate with you about your support requests or appointments.
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Provide the consultations and conversations you ask for.
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Prepare summaries or follow-up notes only if you expressly consent.
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We do not use or disclose your personal health information for any purpose that you have not agreed to, except if required or permitted by law.
Under PHIPA, consent may be express or implied depending on the situation, but whenever your personal health information is shared outside of your direct care context, we will seek your express consent.
3. Sharing Information
We will only share your information:
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With your explicit permission.
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If required by law.
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In very limited circumstances outlined by PHIPA.
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We do not sell personal information. Any sharing will be handled with transparency and care.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information that we hold.
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Correct or update information that is inaccurate.
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Withdraw consent for future collection, use, or disclosure of your personal health information (although this may affect our ability to support you).
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To make a request, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we work. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated on January 25th, 2026.
To learn more about the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, please visit the link below.