Privacy Policy

Blue Errand Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 3rd, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Blue Errand's Privacy Policy. Blue Errand is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our services.

Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information. By accessing or using Blue Errand's services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Thank you for choosing Blue Errand, the leading job portal exclusively for healthcare professionals in Canada. We highly value your privacy, and in this Privacy Policy, we, Blue Errand Inc. ("Blue Errand" or "we"), outline how we manage your personal information when you engage with our website, app, and related services (referred to as the "Blue Errand platform"). This policy also explains the reasons behind the collection and sharing of your personal data, outlines how you can access and update your personal information, and provides guidance on how to exercise your legal rights as a user.

Please be aware that our services are specifically designed for individuals in Canada and are not intended for use by individuals outside this country. Our policies for collecting and using personal information are aligned with this focus. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be clearly indicated by updating the Effective Date above. By continuing to use the Blue Errand platform after the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy has been modified, you agree to be bound by the most recent version. In the event of a newly posted Privacy Policy with an updated Effective Date, it supersedes all previous Privacy Policies. Thank you for choosing Blue Errand for your healthcare job search in Canada.

 

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for Blue Errand, we may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, and payment information.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, mobile app, and services, including IP addresses, device information, browser type, and usage patterns.
  • Location Information: With your permission, we may collect your precise location data to provide location-based services.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and gather data about how you use our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide the services you request, process transactions, and deliver Blue Errand's services effectively.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and address any issues you may encounter.
  • Personalization: To tailor our services and recommendations to your preferences and needs.
  • Marketing and Communications: To send you promotional materials and updates about Blue Errand, subject to your consent.
  • Security: To protect our services and users from fraud, abuse, and security threats.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Blue Errand, our users, or others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Setting Up Your Healthcare Professional Account

To access specific features on Blue Errand operating in Canada, such as job applications, you'll need to create a user account. When you establish an account, whether directly on our platform or through third-party services like LinkedIn or Facebook, we gather and securely store the personal information you provide. This information may encompass:

  • Account Details: When you initiate or update your account, we collect and protect essential personal information, including your first and last name, email address, and password. Additionally, you have the option to supply supplementary personal details, such as your phone number, date of birth, the final four digits of your social insurance number, employment history, references, educational background, certifications, COVID-19 vaccination status, and other professional information. We also manage your account preferences and assign your account a unique identifier. In specific cases, we may associate your account with a badge or other distinction indicating your eligibility for particular programs.
  • Social Media Integration: Blue Errand provides the possibility to create an account and log in through third-party sign-in services like Facebook and LinkedIn. These services verify your identity and grant you the choice to share specific personal information from your Facebook or LinkedIn profile with us. If you choose to log in using your Facebook or LinkedIn profile, we may receive personal details such as your name, profile picture, age information, language preferences, email address, and your list of friends or connections. All this information is integrated into your Account Details.
  • Account Activity Data: While you're logged into your account, all your interactions on the Blue Errand platform are linked to your account. This includes your job applications, the information you provide (e.g., completed skills assessments), your communications with recruiters, potential employers, or Blue Errand staff via chat, email, SMS messages, and push notifications. Furthermore, your responses or interactions with these messages are associated with your account. Any previously collected Device Data and Usage Data are also connected to your account.
  • Participation in Special Initiatives: If you opt to participate in any loyalty or exclusive programs, you may be requested to provide additional information for program administration, such as your paystub or a completed W9 tax form, which might include your social insurance number. It's important to emphasize that we do not share such information with any external parties.

 

 

Using Your Employer/Recruiter Account at Blue Errand in Canada

Blue Errand, operating exclusively within the Canadian healthcare job market, takes your privacy seriously and abides by Canadian privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy provides insight into our approach to managing your personal information when you engage with our website, app, and related services. It encompasses specific scenarios pertinent to our Canadian healthcare job board, including:

1. Employer/Recruiter Account Usage

Blue Errand offers specialized services to corporate clients ("Clients") by facilitating their access to our Canadian healthcare job marketplace. In the process of delivering these services, Blue Errand may collect and access personal information belonging to individual users to whom Clients grant access, referred to as "Authorized Users." Under the scope of Canadian privacy laws, Clients are categorized as businesses, while Blue Errand functions as a service provider.

Authorized Users may encompass employees or independent contractors engaged by Clients. The decision to grant access to Blue Errand's services is the prerogative of Clients. The personal information we manage for Authorized Users includes their first and last names, professional email addresses, assigned Authorized User IDs, timestamps of their platform access, and their activities while logged into their accounts. This includes reviewing candidate profiles and engaging in communications with candidates and our staff through various channels, such as chat, email, SMS messages, and push notifications. The processing of personal information for Authorized Users is governed by a formal agreement between Blue Errand and each Client.

For inquiries or requests related to the processing of personal information concerning the use of Blue Errand's services, Authorized Users are encouraged to reach out to Clients (their employers).

At Blue Errand, we prioritize the protection of your personal information. Our commitment to stringent confidentiality standards aligns with Canadian privacy regulations, ensuring the safeguarding of your data within the Canadian healthcare job board landscape.

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Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Choices

You can manage your privacy preferences by updating your account settings, opting out of marketing communications, or requesting data access, correction, or deletion. We will process your requests promptly and in compliance with applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

Blue Errand does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through the appropriate channels and seek your consent if required.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@blueerrand.com

Thank you for choosing Blue Errand. Your privacy and trust are essential to us.

At Blue Errand, we prioritize safeguarding your personal information. Your privacy is of utmost importance, and we maintain stringent confidentiality measures in the handling of your data.