1. Our commitment to you
Our priority
At SADC Achigan-Montcalm, we know how important privacy is, and that's why it's one of our priorities.
So, in an effort to be as transparent as possible, we have developed this privacy policy ("Policy"). In it, you will find our practices regarding the collection, use, retention and processing of your personal information when you use our sites, products and services.
The following sections make up the Policy:
- Information gathering
- Sharing your data
- Consent for promotional communications
- Your rights
- Retention and security of your information
- Changes and updates
We use the term "Sites" to refer to all websites operated by SADC Achigan-Montcalm inc. and their sub-domains and content. The terms "Products" and "Services" are used to refer to the services we offer.
If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not use or access our Sites and Services.
Our services
The term "Services" is used to refer to the services we offer, such as: Financial Services and Consulting Services.
2. Collecting information
The information we collect about you depends entirely on your interactions with us, and you should be aware that at any time you may decide not to provide the information requested. However, if you do so, you may not have access to certain Products, Services or information for which you have requested us.
Forms and interactivity
The personal information we collect is gathered through forms and the interactivity established between you, our Web site and our staff. As described in the next section, we also use cookies and/or log files to gather information about you.
- Website registration form
- Funding application forms
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a Google application that installs cookies on the computers of users of sites that use it to analyze visitor numbers and trends. All this information is stored on their servers. Because we use this application, when you use our Sites, you consent to Google's privacy and confidentiality policies. We are not responsible for the storage and protection of this data.
3. Sharing your data
We will only share your data for the purposes listed below and we assure you that we will not sell, provide or trade your information for profit.
With your consent
When you give us your authorization, we may share your information. For example, we may share your information with external experts, government departments, agencies or other funders in order to complete your case.
Change within our organization
In the event that SADC Achigan-Montcalm inc. is involved in an asset transaction, merger, bankruptcy, reorganization or any other action that results in a change in the disposition of control of the organization, your information may be shared with the parties involved in the transaction. Obviously, in such situations, measures will be put in place to share as little personal information as possible, while ensuring the utmost security and confidentiality.
4. Consent for promotional communications
Promotional e-mails
We will not send you any promotional e-mail unless we receive your consent to do so. This consent may be express or implied. Express consent is when you agree verbally or in writing to receive such e-mails.
In a situation where both parties are in a business relationship or one has purchased products from the other, it is possible for the company that sold its product to assume tacit (implied) consent and may, where appropriate, send promotional communications. At any time, you may unsubscribe from our promotional mailing list by clicking on the link at the bottom of each of our e-mails, or by sending us an e-mail at the address below.
[email protected]. We will process your request within 10 working days. Please note, however, that unsubscribing from our mailing list in no way prevents us from contacting you for non-marketing purposes.
5. Your rights
According to law 25
You have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. Please note that all requests will be processed within 30 days, free of charge.
Request e-mail address:
[email protected]
Right to close an account
You have the right to close a non-administered account within one of our Products or Services at any time, provided your account is in good standing. To close one of your user accounts, you will need to complete an account closure form with our Customer Service department at the following link:
[email protected]
6. Retention and security of your information
Unless you ask us to delete or destroy your personal information, we keep it only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We may also retain some information for various legal or contractual reasons. Such information will be treated in accordance with this policy, as well as with applicable laws and agreements binding us to the Canadian government and its agencies.
Security measures in place to protect personal information
The personal information we collect is kept in a secure environment. People working for us are required to respect the confidentiality of your information.
To ensure the security of your personal information, we use the following measures:
- Physical measures (alarm system, code, etc.)
- Technical measures (prevention with employees, access management, subnet separation, etc.)
- IT measures (encryption systems, use of virtual private networks, etc.)
- SSL protocol
- Computer backup
- Login / password
7. How to contact us
Chief Privacy Officer
SADC Achigan-Montcalm Inc. is responsible for the personal information you have provided to us, so if you have any doubts or questions regarding the management of this information, please contact our Privacy Director at the address below:
Our address
Martin Thibault
450-839-9218 ext. 126
[email protected]
104, rue St-Jacques, Saint-Jacques Qc, J0K 2R0