RIDE APP – Personal information protection policy
INTRODUCTION
PROCURE respects the privacy rights of users and commits to protecting the personal information collected about you. This privacy policy governs your use of the software application Ride App (« Application ») for mobile devices that was created by PROCURE.
The Application provides information for the event RIDE APP, a yearly event held in Quebec (Canada) and accessible to all PROCURE’s ambassadors who wish to support PROCURE. Users may access information on the event, maps and subscribe to push notifications.
USER PROVIDED INFORMATION
The Application obtains the information you provide when you download and register the Application. Registration with us is optional. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able to use some of the features offered by the Application unless you register with us.
The Application doesn’t collect any personal information. Nothing at all. We do not sell personal or sensitive data.
COLLECTION OF DEVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
We collect the data necessary for you to use our app. We automatically obtain some information about your computing devices, including:
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Network status (Wi-Fi, etc.)
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Technical device information (e.g. device model and name, operating system name and version, CPU information, storage size, screen size, firmware, software, mobile phone carrier, Internet service provider, API key identifier for application, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on Android, Android ID, Android Serial No)
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Push notifications token
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Geolocation
DOES THE APPLICATION COLLECT PRECISE REAL TIME LOCATION INFORMATION ON THE DEVICE?
When you visit the mobile application, we may use GPS technology (or other similar technology) to find your current location in order to determine the city you are located in and display a location map with relevant content. We will not share your current location with other users or partners. If you do not want us to use your location for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location services for the mobile application located in your account settings, in your mobile phone settings and/or within the mobile application.
PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
The sole purpose of push notifications is to remind you about your activities in the Application. You will receive push notifications only if you subscribe to those in the Application. To unsubscribe, please follow these instructions:
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iOS: You will be asked to accept or refuse push notifications after an Application is downloaded. If you refuse, you will not receive push notifications. Please note that if you accept, some mobile phones will allow you to disable push notifications later on by using your mobile phone settings. To manage push notifications on your mobile phone, please follow these instructions: Open the Settings menu and click on « Notifications »; find the Application; click on the Application icon; manage the « Notifications » option by sliding it OFF or ON.
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Android and Windows: After an Application is downloaded, you will automatically receive push notifications. You can manage push notifications on your mobile phone in the « info screen » on the homepage of the Application by choosing the « Settings » option. Here, push notifications can be disabled by unchecking the « Notification » option within the Application.
We collect push notification tokens in order to be able to determine whether you subscribe to push notifications. When you decide to unsubscribe from push notifications, such push notification tokens will be deleted from our database.
OPT-OUT RIGHTS
It is easy to stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application. Please use the standard uninstall processes that may be available in your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network. You can also request to opt-out by emailing us, at info@procure.caACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION
Access, editing or deletion requests regarding your personal information may be submitted to info@procure.ca For any questions on privacy while using the Application or on our practices, please contact us by email at info@procure.caRIDE APP – Personal information protection policy
RIDE APP – Personal information protection policy
RIDE APP – Personal information protection policy
USER PROVIDED INFORMATION
The Application obtains the information you provide when you download and register the Application. Registration with us is optional. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able to use some of the features offered by the Application unless you register with us.
The Application doesn’t collect any personal information. Nothing at all. We do not sell personal or sensitive data.
COLLECTION OF DEVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
We collect the data necessary for you to use our app. We automatically obtain some information about your computing devices, including:
Network status (Wi-Fi, etc.)
Technical device information (e.g. device model and name, operating system name and version, CPU information, storage size, screen size, firmware, software, mobile phone carrier, Internet service provider, API key identifier for application, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on Android, Android ID, Android Serial No)
Push notifications token
Geolocation
DOES THE APPLICATION COLLECT PRECISE REAL TIME LOCATION INFORMATION ON THE DEVICE?
When you visit the mobile application, we may use GPS technology (or other similar technology) to find your current location in order to determine the city you are located in and display a location map with relevant content. We will not share your current location with other users or partners. If you do not want us to use your location for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location services for the mobile application located in your account settings, in your mobile phone settings and/or within the mobile application.
PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
The sole purpose of push notifications is to remind you about your activities in the Application. You will receive push notifications only if you subscribe to those in the Application. To unsubscribe, please follow these instructions:
iOS: You will be asked to accept or refuse push notifications after an Application is downloaded. If you refuse, you will not receive push notifications. Please note that if you accept, some mobile phones will allow you to disable push notifications later on by using your mobile phone settings. To manage push notifications on your mobile phone, please follow these instructions: Open the Settings menu and click on «Notifications»; find the Application; click on the Application icon; manage the «Notifications» option by sliding it OFF or ON.
Android and Windows: After an Application is downloaded, you will automatically receive push notifications. You can manage push notifications on your mobile phone in the «info screen» on the homepage of the Application by choosing the «Settings» option. Here, push notifications can be disabled by unchecking the «Notification» option within the Application.
We collect push notification tokens in order to be able to determine whether you subscribe to push notifications. When you decide to unsubscribe from push notifications, such push notification tokens will be deleted from our database.
OPT-OUT RIGHTS
It is easy to stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application. Please use the standard uninstall processes that may be available in your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network. You can also request to opt-out by emailing us, at info@procure.ca
ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION
Access, editing or deletion requests regarding your personal information may be submitted to info@procure.ca
For any questions on privacy while using the Application or on our practices, please contact us by email at info@procure.ca
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Symptoms, risk and screening
Are you over 50 years old, or have you been having urinary problems for some time now? This video is for you! Several diseases can affect your prostate, and it’s important to detect them early. Let’s take a closer look.
Anatomy
What is the prostate
The prostate is a gland:
- Located between the bladder and the penis, just in front of the rectum;
- Formed of 2 lobes which surround the urethra, a canal that runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine and sperm flow out of the body;
- The size of a walnut, which grows larger in size in your forties;
- That has a soft, spongy texture to the touch like a small, ripe plum.
The prostate is made of:
- Gland cells that secrete liquids for ejaculation;
- Muscle cells that participate in the evacuation of your sperm during ejaculation;
- Fiber cells that maintain the structure of the gland.
Around the prostate, we find:
- The seminal vesicles, glands that produce sperm and that are located on either side of the prostate;
- The vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the seminal vesicles;
- The nerve bundles that control your bladder and erectile function and that are located on either side of your prostate.
Structure
Three main zones of the prostate
Peripheral zone
- The peripheral zone is the largest area of the prostate. It can easily be felt by the doctor during a digital rectal exam (DRE).
- Most prostate cancers start in the peripheral zone.
Transition zone
- This is the area located in the middle of the prostate, between the peripheral and central areas. It surrounds your urethra that runs through the prostate.
- With age, the transitional area increases in size until it becomes the largest portion of your prostate. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate.
Central zone
- It is the part of the prostate that is farthest from the rectum. This is why prostate tumors located in this area can not be felt by the doctor during a digital rectal examination.
- If the doctor is in doubt, the following information will help decide if additional investigation is necessary:
- Your PSA level
- Your age and family history
- Your ethnic origin
Fonction
In short
Your fertility and natural fertilization
- It produces … a prostatic fluid rich in enzymes, proteins and minerals that nourishes and protects your spermatozoa.
- It makes … a protein (APS) that is used to liquefy your sperm to facilitate the mobility of your spermatozoa.
- It allows … ejaculation by contracting.
- It promotes … fertility through its enzymes facilitating the penetration of sperm through the cervix.
- It is not related to the mechanism of erection. Therefore, the origin of erectile dysfunction lies elsewhere.
Additional details
Exocrine Function
The prostate is made up of thousands of tiny fluid-producing glands. Specifically, the prostate is an exocrine gland. Exocrine glands are so-called because they secrete through ducts to the outside of the body (or into a cavity that communicates with the outside). Sweat glands are another example of an exocrine gland.
The fluid that the prostate gland produces forms part of semen, the fluid that carries sperm during orgasm. This fluid, produced in the prostate, is stored with sperm in the seminal vesicles. When the male climaxes, muscular contractions cause the prostate to secrete this fluid into the urethra, where it is expelled from the body through the penis.
Urine Flow
The prostate wraps itself around the urethra as it passes from the bladder to the penis. Prostatic changes can affect urine flow. Increasing the size of the prostate or muscle tone may impede the flow of urine due to the close anatomical relationship between the urethra and the prostate.
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
The prostate also produces a protein called prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA is released with the ejaculatory fluid and can also be traced in the bloodstream. The testing of PSA levels in the blood is used to detect prostate cancer. The level of PSA in the blood is usually measured in nanograms of PSA per milliliter of blood (ng/mL).
A raised PSA level
Usually, a PSA rate of less than 4 nanograms per milliliter of blood is normal, but age should also be taken into consideration as PSA levels gradually increase with age. A rise in PSA concentration may indicate the presence of:
- An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
- An inflammation or infection of the prostate (prostatitis)
- A prostate cancer
Your doctor will have you undergo other tests to determine the exact cause of the increase in your PSA.
We are here for you
You have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate. Contact us at 1-855-899-2873 to discuss with one of our nurses specialized in uro-oncology. They are there to listen, support and answer your questions, and those of your family or your loved ones. It’s simple and free, like all of our other services.
Also take the time to visit each of our pages on this website, as well as our YouTube channel, in order to get familiar with the disease, our expert lectures, our section on available resources, the support that is offered to you, our events and ways to get involved to advance the cause..
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Sources and references
- Prostate Cancer – Understand the disease and its treatments; Fred Saad, MD, FRCSC and Michael McCormack, MD, FRCSC, 4th et 5th editions
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Prostate Cancer Foundation-PCF.org
- National Cancer Institute-USA
- American Cancer Society
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Prostate Cancer UK
Last medical and editorial review: September 2023
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