Privacy Policy
The Purpose of This Privacy Policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our website about the personal data we collect, as well as the following information, where applicable:
- The personal data we collect;
- How we use the collected data;
- Who has access to the collected data;
- The rights of website users;
- The website’s cookie policy.
This Privacy Policy operates in conjunction with our website’s Terms of Use.
Applicable Laws
This policy complies with the laws set forth in Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). For residents of EU countries, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs all data protection policies, regardless of the website’s location. This privacy policy is intended to comply with the GDPR. If there are any inconsistencies between this policy and the GDPR, the GDPR shall apply. For residents of the State of California, this privacy policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, state law will apply. If we identify any inconsistencies, we will amend our policy to comply with the relevant law.
Consent
Users agree that by using our site, they consent to:
- the terms set forth in this privacy policy;
- the collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this policy.
Personal Data We Collect
Data Collected Automatically
When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
- IP address;
- Location;
- Hardware and software details;
- Links that a user clicks while using the site;
- Content that the user views on the site.
Data Collected Non-Automatically
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain actions on our site:
- First and last name;
- Email address;
- Phone number.
This data may be collected when you fill out an information form. Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect any additional data without first informing you.
How We Will Use Personal Data
Personal data collected on our website will be used solely for the purposes specified in this policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our website. We do not use your data beyond what we disclose.
The data we collect automatically is used to improve the user experience, for advertising preferences, and for marketing profiling.
The data we collect non-automatically is used for communication purposes.
With Whom We Share Personal Data
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs it to fulfill the purposes set forth in this policy.
Third Parties
We may share user data with third-party partners solely to help us fulfill the purposes set forth in this policy. Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.
Other Disclosures
We are committed to not selling or sharing your data with third parties, except in the following cases:
- If required by law;
- If required for any legal proceedings;
- To establish or protect our legal rights;
- To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell it.
If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.
How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be retained for 24 months after the last communication. We will ensure that users are notified if their data is retained for longer than this period.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
The personal information we collect is stored in a secure IT environment. We ensure the security of your confidential information by implementing appropriate technologies in accordance with best practices at the time of collection. While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, there is always a risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can sometimes be unsafe, and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practicable.
Minors
For EU residents, the GDPR specifies that individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for the purposes of data collection. Minors must have the consent of a legal guardian for their data to be collected, processed, and used.
Your Rights as a User
As a user, you have the right to access all of your personal data that we have collected. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession, provided that such action is permitted by law. You may choose to withdraw or modify your consent to the collection and use of your data at any time, provided that doing so is legally permissible and that you have given us reasonable notice.
How to Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like your information to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our Privacy Officer.
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data about the user’s browsing habits. We use the following types of cookies on our site:
Functional Cookies
We use these to remember all the selections you make on our site so that they are saved for your future visits.
Analytical Cookies
These allow us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data on the content you access and engage with while using our site.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies collect data on how you use the site and your preferences. This allows us to make the information you see on our site more relevant and targeted to you. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is sent. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your web browser, but this may reduce the quality of your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies on our site to track user preferences and tailor advertisements to their interests.
Changes
This privacy policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection practices. We recommend that our users review our policy periodically to ensure they are aware of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users via email of changes to this policy.
Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Concerning the Protection of Personal Information
Privacy Policy Consent Form
Under the new Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Regarding the Protection of Personal Information (the “Act 25”), which takes effect on September 22, 2022, we are appointing Sylvie Lebel as our clients’ Privacy Officer. Sylvie Lebel will be responsible, among other things, for:
- In the event of a privacy incident involving personal information:
- taking reasonable measures to minimize the risk of harm to the individuals concerned and to prevent further incidents of the same nature from occurring;
- notifying the Commission d’accès à l’information (“CAI”) and the individual concerned if the incident poses a risk of serious harm;
- maintaining a record of incidents, a copy of which must be provided to the CAI upon request.
- Comply with the new framework governing the disclosure of personal information without the consent of the affected individual for the purposes of study, research, or the production of statistics, and in the context of a commercial transaction;
- Conduct a privacy impact assessment (“PIA”) before disclosing personal information without the consent of the individuals concerned for the purposes of study, research, or the production of statistics;
- Disclose to the CAI in advance any identity verification or confirmation performed using biometric characteristics or measurements.
Here is the contact information for the person in charge:
- Name : Sylvie Lebel
- Adress : 4055, boul. Dagenais O. Laval, QC H7R 1L3
- Phone : 450-625-2030
Update : June 17 2022