Privacy Policy – Cleara Clinics Inc.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Cleara Clinics Inc. (“Cleara,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit our website, interact with our brand, or use our third-party booking system.

This policy applies only to information collected or controlled by Cleara Clinics Inc. as a brand licensor and website operator. Individual services and treatment-related interactions are handled by independently owned and operated franchise locations (“Operating Companies”).

By using our website or booking a service, you consent to the practices outlined below.

1. Who We Are

Cleara Clinics Inc. is a franchisor and marketing platform that licenses the “Cleara Clinics” and “Cleara Laser” brands. Services are delivered by independently owned franchise locations.

Each Operating Company is responsible for:

  • Providing treatment services

  • Managing client relationships

  • Setting pricing and appointment policies

  • Handling customer service and complaints

2. What Personal Information We Collect

On our corporate website, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address (e.g. through newsletter sign-up or contact form)

  • Communications you send to us directly

  • Technical data via cookies or analytics (e.g. IP address, device type, browser)

We do not collect or retain medical, appointment, or payment data submitted through the online booking system. That data is handled by third-party providers (see below).

3. Use of Third-Party Booking Provider (Phorest)

Appointment scheduling and client intake services are powered by Phorest, a third-party booking and clinic management platform. When you schedule an appointment, submit health-related information, or make a payment, your data is collected directly by Phorest.

Phorest is solely responsible for the:

  • Collection

  • Processing

  • Storage

  • Protection
    of the information submitted via their system.

Please review Phorest’s Privacy Policy to understand how your data is handled:
https://www.phorest.com/privacy/

Cleara Clinics Inc. does not store, access, or control the personal or health-related data you submit through Phorest.

4. Other Third-Party Service Providers

In addition to Phorest, we may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and deliver services such as:

  • Website hosting and security platforms

  • Email newsletter systems (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)

  • Web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Content delivery networks and performance tools

These providers may access anonymized or limited personal information solely to perform their designated services under strict confidentiality agreements. We ensure our service providers meet applicable data protection standards.

5. How We Use Information We Do Collect

We use personal information collected directly through our corporate website to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send promotional communications (with consent)

  • Improve user experience and website performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve functionality and performance

You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser at any time. For details, please review our [Cookie Policy].

7. Where Your Data Is Stored

Information collected through our corporate website may be stored on servers located in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions used by our third-party providers.

Booking data submitted through Phorest is stored according to Phorest’s data retention and jurisdiction policies, not Cleara’s.

8. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

Under PIPEDA or applicable provincial privacy laws (e.g. PIPA in Alberta), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses

  • File a privacy complaint with the appropriate regulator

To make a request regarding personal information Cleara Clinics Inc. controls, contact us at hello@clearalaser.com.

For data submitted through Phorest or a franchise clinic, please contact them directly.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect any personal data submitted through our website using:

  • SSL encryption

  • Role-based access controls

  • Security monitoring through reputable providers

Phorest and other third-party platforms maintain their own data security protocols, and we encourage users to review those policies before submitting sensitive information.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data collected via our website only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

All client booking and medical intake data is retained and managed independently by Phorest or the relevant franchise location, subject to their respective policies.

11. Franchise Responsibilities

Franchise locations may have their own data collection and privacy practices. Cleara Clinics Inc. is not responsible for how individual clinics collect, store, or use client information outside of our brand’s online systems.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly stated at the top.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

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