Privacy Policy

Company Name: Véronique Lavoie Communication Active Inc.
Website URL: https://veroniquelavoie.com/
Website Type: Informational Website

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our website about the personal data we collect and, where applicable, the following information:

  1. The personal data we collect
  2. The use of the collected data
  3. Who has access to the collected data
  4. Website users’ rights
  5. The website’s cookie policy

This privacy policy operates in conjunction with our website’s general terms and conditions of use.

Applicable Laws

This policy complies with the laws set forth in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

 

For residents of Quebec, this privacy policy aims to comply with the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 25). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and Bill 25, provincial legislation shall apply. If we identify any inconsistencies, we will amend our policy to comply with the relevant law.

 

For residents of EU countries, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs all data protection policies, regardless of where the website is located. This privacy policy aims 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 aims to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are any inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, state legislation shall apply. If we identify any inconsistencies, we will amend our policy to comply with the relevant law.

Consent

By using our website, users agree and consent to:

  1. The conditions set forth in this privacy policy, and
  2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this policy.

Personal Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit and use our website, we may automatically collect and retain the following information:

  1. IP address
  2. Location
  3. Hardware and software details
  4. Links a user clicks on while using the website
  5. Content the user views on your website

How We 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 will not use your data beyond what is disclosed.

 

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

  1. Analytics
  2. Performance
  3. Functionality
  4. Advertising

With Whom We Share Personal Data 

Employees

We may disclose to any member of our organization user data that they reasonably need to achieve the objectives set forth in this policy.

Third Parties

We may share user data with the following third parties:

  • Our web agency: Agence web TREIZE

 

We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:

  • Analyzing visitor trends

 

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.

 

Other Disclosures

We commit to not selling or sharing your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. If required by law
  2. If required for any legal proceedings
  3. To prove or protect our legal rights
  4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company

 

If you follow hyperlinks from our website to another website, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

We do not retain user data beyond what is necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is collected.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

To ensure your security, all data stored in our system is securely maintained and is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements, and a breach of this agreement would lead to the employee’s termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that our user data is secure and that users are protected, a risk of harm always remains. The Internet as a whole can, at times, be insecure, and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Minors

For EU residents, the GDPR specifies that individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for data collection purposes. Minors must have the consent of a legal representative for their data to be collected, processed, and used.

Your Rights as a User

As a user, you have the right to access all your personal data that we have collected. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession, provided it is acceptable under the law.

You may choose to withdraw or modify your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided it is legally acceptable to do so and that you have informed us within a reasonable timeframe.

How to Modify, Delete, or Challenge Collected Data

If you wish for your information to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our Privacy Officer here: Véronique Lavoie, President vlavoie@communicationactive.com

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by the website. Its purpose is to collect data related to the user’s browsing habits.

 

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  1. Functional Cookies: Functional cookies allow certain functionalities to be executed, such as sharing website content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
  2. Advertising Cookies: Advertising cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on previously visited pages and to analyze the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
  3. Analytical Cookies: Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
  4. Performance Cookies: Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indicators of the website, which helps deliver a better user experience for visitors.

 

You can choose to disable cookies entirely or partially, but this may diminish the quality of your user experience.

Modifications

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 process. We recommend that our users check our policy periodically to ensure they remain informed of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes made to this policy.

 

Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us using the following information: 514 554-2161 info@communicationactive.com

 

Effective Date: September 22, 2023