Privacy Policy | Temerty Medicine Alumni

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine Alumni Association ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our alumni services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express interest in our programs, participate in activities, or otherwise contact us. This information may include:

Name, email address, and contact information
Graduation year, degree, and program of study
Professional affiliations and employment information
Event registration and attendance records
Donation and giving history
Communications preferences

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To maintain and update the alumni directory
To communicate with you about events, news, and opportunities
To process event registrations and donations
To provide mentorship and networking services
To improve our website and alumni programs
To comply with legal obligations and university policies

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. We may share information with:

University of Toronto departments and affiliated hospitals for alumni engagement purposes
Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by applicable law

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal data is stored on secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of authorized personnel who are required to keep the information confidential. All sensitive information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and encrypted in our databases.

Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Temerty Faculty of Medicine Alumni Association
University of Toronto
1 King's College Circle, Medical Sciences Building
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8
Email: medicine.advancement@utorontoalumni.ca
Phone: (416) 978-6585

This policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date above.