Privacy Policy

(last update: May 2008)

The Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses acknowledges individuals have rights with respect to how the personal information they share with the Association is collected, used, stored and disclosed. We collect, use, store and disclose personal information in a manner which is consistent with our vision, mission and philosophy statements. This privacy policy is being issued to ensure the personal information you provide to CACCN is protected accordingly.

Information we gather

The following information is gathered from our website visitors:

  • IP address
  • Personal information such as:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone numbers
    • Email addresses
    • Occupation
    • Place of Employment
    • Interests
  • Credit card information

How we use the information we gather

CACCN uses the information gathered to:

  • Enhance your visitor experience to our website
  • Update our database for new/renewing applications for Membership
  • Publication purchase
  • Dynamics Conference Registration

Your personal and credit information is safeguarded by our secure server.

It is our intent and goal to safeguard your information and as such, we do not at any time give, trade or sell member/purchaser information to outside sources.

Access to Your Information

Your personal information is accessible to the Board of Directors and/or Designate, Chapter Presidents and/or Designate, and the CACCN National Administrator.

Your banking/credit card information is not accessible by any Board, Association Member or employee of CACCN via the website, email notification of your purchase or through any other venue. Your credit card number is not visible to any employee, board member, chapter president or chapter member at any time.

The security measures

To safeguard your personal information, we ensure your personal information is maintained on our secure server and your credit information is not accessible to anyone within CACCN or outside of the Association.

Our use of cookies

Our website makes use of cookies which are small digital files that are stored in your web browser.

Cookies are used to make it easier and convenient for our users to move around our website, allowing you faster access to information. Cookies are stored on your computer's hard drive.

Your browser settings may allow you to block these cookies, but we recommend you have them enabled to help us personalize your experience of our website.

Cookies used on this website are not accessible to anyone, including the Members and/or Employees of the CACCN.

Cookies on the CACCN website are not used for tracking purposes.


Should you have any inquiry, question or concern regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact website@caccn.ca or caccn@caccn.ca