Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 10, 2023

We recognize our obligation to handle your data responsibly. We do not and will not sell your data to third parties.

This policy applies to the use of the website repereboreal.com. Please read it carefully to understand when you provide us with your data and how we use it. By using our website, you consent to the use of your personal information as described in this Policy.

Forms

We collect certain personal information through the forms on our website. The information provided through these forms is stored in our database for a period of 6 months. This data is also sent to us via email so that we can follow up with you. You may request that this data be sent to you and/or deleted (see the section “Your rights regarding your data” below for more details)

Cookies

Certain cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors to the site, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. These cookies are collected by companies such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and Twitter. You can opt out of their use in the cookie consent banner that appears at the bottom of our website during your first visit.

Embedded content from other sites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other sites behaves in the same way as if the visitor were visiting that other site directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking tools, and track your interactions with this embedded content if you have an account logged in on their website.

Security

To ensure the security of your personal information, we use the following measures:

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol
Access control – authorized personnel only
Network monitoring software
Data backup
Username / password
Firewalls

Data Retention Periods

The data you enter into our forms is retained for a period of 6 months.

Your rights regarding your data

If you have an account or have left comments on the site, you can request a file containing all the personal data we hold about you, including the data you have provided to us. You can also request the deletion of your personal data. This does not include data stored for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

The data provided through our forms is stored on our server, which is physically located in the Greater Montreal area.

Privacy Officer

Jonathan Galarneau, co-owner, is the Privacy Officer at Repère Boréal.

To contact him, please email [email protected] or call 418-635-1153.

For more information on Bill 25, visit the website of the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.