Privacy Policy

Dr. Christina Allan (“we,” “us,” or “the Practice”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through this website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide through our contact forms, including:

  • Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number.

  • Communication Content: Any questions, remarks, or health concerns you include in your message.

2. Purpose of Collection

The information collected on this website is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries regarding naturopathic consults or services.

  • To schedule appointments.

  • To provide requested information about treatments (e.g. Acupuncture, IM therapy, Supplements).

3. Consent

By providing your information through our contact form, you consent to the collection and use of that information for the purpose of communicating with you. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us directly.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data is only shared with third-party service providers (such as secure booking platforms or encrypted email hosting) who are necessary to run the practice and who are also bound by strict privacy obligations.

5. Security of Your Information 

We take the security of your "highly sensitive" health-related inquiries seriously. We use industry-standard encryption and secure administrative practices to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Note on Email: Please be aware that standard email is not a 100% secure method of communication. Avoid sharing deeply sensitive medical history via email.

6. Retention of Data 

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by BC law and CNPBC record-keeping standards.

7. Your Rights 

Under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request a correction to your personal information.

  • Inquire about how your information is being used.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please email drchristinaallan@gmail.com

Last Updated: February 9, 2026