Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes the data protection practices of Medici Technologies Inc. d/b/a Julius (“Julius” “we” “us” and “our”), including when you visit any Julius website that links to this Privacy Policy (the “Website”); use any affiliated mobile application (the “App”) that link to or contain this Privacy Policy; or otherwise provide data to Julius. We refer to the Website, App, and other services provided by Julius together in this Privacy Policy as the “Services.” This Privacy Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use. All capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy but not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms of Use.

We and our service providers comply with the laws and regulations under applicable privacy laws in Canada, and specifically the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (Ontario) and the regulations thereunder.

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.

1. Information We Collect

We obtain information about you through the means discussed below when you use the Services. Please note that we need certain types of information so that we can provide the Services to you. If you do not provide us with such information, or ask us to delete it, you may no longer be able to access or use part or all of our Services.

Information You Provide to Us. ‍We collect a variety of information that you provide directly to us. For example, we may collect your name and email address on our Contact Us page so we can reply to a message you post there. We collect your information when you open an Account and when you interact with our medical team on our App. For example, we will collect identification and contact information, such as your name, mailing address, date of birth, and payment information to be able to properly identify you, contact you, and process a credit card payment for your subscription to our Services. We will also collect information that you disclose to our medical team on our App, such as your medical history, surgeries, allergies, and other information that a medical professional may need to determine if you are eligible to receive the Services. You are under no obligation to provide us with all or some of the information required to open an account and to receive the Services, however it might preclude you from receiving our Services.

We may also collect information from you through:

Questions, communications, or feedback you submit to us via forms or email
Your participation in research and surveys
Requests for customer support and technical assistance, including through online chat functionalities
Uploads or posts to the Services
Employment applications you submit

The exact types of information we collect will depend upon the Services you use, how you use them, and the information you choose to provide. The types of data we collect directly from you includes:

Name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and email address
Information about your medical conditions, treatment options, physician referrals, lifestyle and personal preferences, prescriptions, and lab results or other related health information, such as your physical and emotional characteristics
Log-in credentials, if you create an account
Billing information, such as shipping address, credit or debit card number, verification number, expiration date, and identity verification information (e.g., driver’s license or other identifier), collected by our payment processors on our behalf
Information about purchases or other transactions with us
Information about your customer service and maintenance interactions with us
Demographic information such as your gender, race/ethnicity, and age, and similar information in connection with the Services
Information about others, such as if you share a family or friend’s email address or contact information to allow access to your information or name them as an emergency contact
User-generated content you post in public online forums on our Services
Any other information you choose to directly provide to us in connection with your use of the Services.

Information We Collect Through Automated Means. We collect certain information about your use of the Services and the devices you use to access the Services, as described in this Section. As discussed further below, we and our service providers (which are third party companies that work on our behalf), may use a variety of technologies, including cookies, SDKs, and similar tools, to assist in collecting this information.

When you use our Services, we collect and analyze information such as your IP address, the geographic location of your IP address, browser types, browser language, operating system, software and hardware attributes (including device IDs) referring and exit pages and URLs, platform type, the number of clicks, files you download, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed and the order of those pages, the amount of time spent on particular pages, the terms you use in searches on our sites, the date and time you used the Services, error logs, and other similar information.

‍Our Use of Cookies and Similar Online Tools. To collect the information discussed in this Section, we and our service providers use web server logs, cookies, tags, SDKs, tracking pixels, and other similar tracking technologies. We use these technologies to offer you a more tailored experience.

A web server log is a file where website activity is stored.
An SDK is a set of tools and/or code that we embed in our App and software to allow third parties to collect information about how users interact with the Services.
A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site, that enables us to: (i) recognize your computer/device; (ii) store your preferences and settings; (iii) understand the parts of the Services you have visited and used; (iv), enhance your user experience by delivering and measuring the effectiveness of content and advertising tailored to your interests; (v) perform searches and analytics; and (vi) assist with security and administrative functions.
Tracking pixels (sometimes referred to as web beacons or clear GIFs) are tiny electronic tags with a unique identifier embedded in websites, online ads and/or email that are designed to: (1) collect usage information like ad impressions or clicks and email open rates; (2) measure popularity of the Services and associated advertising; and (3) access user cookies.
As we adopt additional technologies, we may also gather information through other methods.

Please note that you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Please consult the “Help” section of your browser for more information (e.g., Internet Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox; or Apple Safari). Please note that by blocking, disabling, or managing any or all cookies, you may not have access to certain features or offerings of the Services.

Information We Collect From Social Media and Other Content Platforms ‍ When you “like” or “follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other social media sites, we may collect some information from you including your name, email address, and any comments or content you post relevant to us. We also collect your information if you sign up for one of our promotions or submit information to us through social media sites.

If you access the Services through a third-party connection or log-in (e.g., through a social network or third-party authentication tool), you may allow us to have access to and store certain information from such third parties depending on your settings on such services. If you do not wish to have this information shared, do not use these connections to access the Services. For a description of how these third parties handle your information, please refer to their privacy policies and terms of use, which may permit you to modify your privacy settings.

Similarly, if you choose to connect your App to third-party platforms or tools, or with other apps on your device (e.g., health or fitness monitoring platforms or tools, or your contacts, photos, or calendar), such third parties and tools may allow us to have access to and store additional information as it relates to your use of the Services (e.g., to access your calendar to help you schedule an appointment). If you do not wish to have this information shared, do not initiate these connections.

Information We Receive From Other Sources

We work closely with third parties (including, for example, third party intermediaries, such as the physicians, medical professionals, and pharmacies with whom we partner to provide you with the Services and their health care services, sub-contractors in technical, advertising networks, analytics providers, and search information providers). Such third parties will sometimes provide us with additional information about you.

2. How We Use Your Information

In connection with providing you with the Services, we may use your information for our business purposes to:

Communicate with you about the Services, your use of the Services, or your inquiries related to the Services and send you communications on behalf of physicians or other health care providers utilizing the Services to meet your needs.
Provide you with technical support and customer service, and troubleshoot any technical issues or errors.
Communicate with you by email, postal mail, or phone about surveys, promotions, special events or our products and Services and those of our subsidiaries, affiliates, and parent companies and any of their related businesses and those of our third-party partners.
Verify your identity and administer your account, including processing your payments and fulfilling your orders.
Communicate with you by email, postal mail, or phone about surveys, promotions, special events or our products and Services and those of our subsidiaries, affiliates, and parent companies and any of their related businesses and those of our third-party partners.
Optimize the content from our Services to ensure it is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer or device, to allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services, and as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure.
Improve our Services, and better understand our user base. We monitor how you use the Services so we can improve our offerings, user experience, and design new features.
To detect and prevent any fraudulent or malicious activity and to make sure that our Website, App, and Services are used fairly and according to our Terms of Service.
With your consent, to provide you with more relevant advertisements and personalized content, and measure or understand the effectiveness of advertising and content we serve to you and others, and to deliver and customize relevant advertising and content to you.
Help us better understand your interests and needs, such as by engaging in analysis and research regarding use of the Services.
Comply in good faith with any procedures, laws, and regulations which apply to us where it is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of others.
Establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights where it is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of others, such as protecting against malicious, fraudulent, or illegal activity.

Combined Information. For the purposes discussed in this Privacy Policy, we may combine the information that we collect through the Services with information that we receive from other sources, both online and offline, and use and share such combined information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

‍Aggregate/De-Identified Data. We may aggregate and/or de-identify any information collected through the Services so that such information can no longer be linked to you or your device (“Aggregate/De-Identified Information”). We may use Aggregate/De-Identified Information for any purpose, including for research and marketing purposes, and may also share such data with any third parties, including advertisers, promotional partners, and sponsors.

3. How We Disclose Your Information To Others

We may share your information for business purposes in the following ways:

Affiliates and Subsidiaries. We may share information we collect within any Julius member or group (i.e., our subsidiaries and affiliates, including our ultimate holding company and its subsidiaries) to deliver products and services to you, ensure a consistent level of service across our products and services, and enhance our products, services, and your customer experience.
Health Care Providers and Services. We share your information with health care providers: (i) to schedule and fulfill appointments and provide health care services as part of the Services, (ii) to whom you send messages through our Services, and (iii) for other treatment, payment or health care operations purposes, including pharmacy services, upon your request.
Service Providers. We provide access to or share your information with select third parties who use the information to perform services on our behalf. They provide a variety of services to us, including billing, sales, marketing, advertising, analytics, research, customer service, shipping and fulfillment, data storage, IT and security, fraud prevention, payment processing, and auditing and legal services. These entities may also include health care organizations, pharmacies, and other third parties we use to support our business or in connection with the administration and support of the Services.
Protection of Julius and Others. By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that we may access, retain and disclose the information we collect and maintain about you if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access, retention or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process (e.g. a subpoena or court order); (b) enforce our Terms of Use, this Privacy Policy, or other contracts with you, including investigation of potential violations thereof; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; (d) respond to your requests for customer service; and/or (e) protect the rights, property or personal safety of Julius, its agents and affiliates, its users and/or the public. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection, and spam/malware prevention, and similar purposes.
Business Transactions. As we continue to develop our business, we may buy, merge, or partner with other companies. In such transactions, or in contemplation of such transactions, user information may be among the transferred assets. If a portion or all of our assets are sold or transferred to a third-party, customer information (including your email address) would likely be one of the transferred business assets. In such case, your information will be protected by security safeguards appropriate for the sensitivity of the information.
Public Forums. Certain features of our Services make it possible for you to share comments publicly with other users. Any information that you submit through such features is not confidential, and we may use it for any purpose (including in testimonials or other marketing materials). For example, if you submit a product review on one of our sites, we may display your review (along with the name provided, if any) on other Julius websites and on third-party websites. Any information you post openly in these ways will be available to the public at large and potentially accessible through third-party search engines. Accordingly, please take care when using these features.
Aggregate/De-Identified Information. We reserve the right to create Aggregate/De-Identified Data from the information we collect through the Services and our sharing of such Aggregate/De-Identified Data is in our discretion.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take a variety of technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure theft or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, and no means of electronic or physical storage, is absolutely secure. As such, you acknowledge and accept that we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to, through, or on our Services or via the Internet and that any such transmission is at your own risk. Where you have chosen a password that enables you to access the Services, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. The information you share in public areas may be viewed by any user of the Services

5. Your Choices & Consent

You may instruct us not to use your contact information to contact you by email, postal mail, or phone regarding products, services, promotions and special events that might appeal to your interests by contacting us using the information below. In commercial email messages, you can also opt out by following the instructions located at the bottom of such emails. Please note that, regardless of your request, we may still use and share certain information as permitted by this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. For example, you may not opt out of certain operational emails, such as those reflecting our relationship or transactions with you. You may also withdraw your consent from our further use of your information and close your account. If you do so, we may still use your information for the purposes to which you consented before you withdrew consent and we may keep information about you and your previous transactions with us for audit purposes, to ensure the integrity of our data, and to fulfill legal requirements.

6. Third Party Services And Notice About Health Information

This Privacy Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the privacy, information, or other practices, including data privacy and security process and standards of any third parties, including physicians and other health care providers using the Services, the manufacturer of your mobile device and other IT hardware and software, and any other third party mobile application, website, or service to which our Services may contain a link. These third parties may at times gather information from or about you. We have no control over the privacy practices of these third parties. The collection, use, and disclosure of your information will be subject to the privacy policies of the third-party websites or services, and not this Privacy Policy. We urge you to read the privacy and security policies of these third parties.

7. Retention Of Your Information

We keep your information for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. The length of time for which we retain information depends on the purposes for which we collected and use it and/or as required to comply with applicable laws.

8. Right To Your Data

You may request a copy of your account information, and we will provide it to you at no charge. You can request your account information by contacting us at support@juliusmd.ca. Before we grant you access to your account information, we will first authenticate you to confirm your identity. We will handle all access requests promptly, subject to applicable privacy laws.

9. Changes To Out Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our data collection and use practices, the features of our Services, or advances in technology. We will make the revised Privacy Policy accessible through the Services, so you should review it periodically. The date this Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the top of the document. You are responsible for periodically monitoring and reviewing any updates to the Privacy Policy. If we make a material change to the Privacy Policy, we will provide you with appropriate notice in accordance with legal requirements. Your continued use of our Website or App after such amendments (and notice, where applicable) will be deemed your acknowledgment of these changes to this Privacy Policy.