Privacy Policy

 

At the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels du sud de la Gaspésie inc. (RPPSG), we attach great importance to the protection of the personal information of our customers, employees and partners. In accordance with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of personal information collected in the course of our activities. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you of our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, retention and protection of your personal information. By providing us with your information, you agree to the terms of this policy and authorize us to process your information in accordance with it.

 

1. Consent

1.1 Commitment to Privacy

At the RPPSG, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We collect and use personal information as necessary and only with their explicit consent, and in accordance with applicable laws

1.2 By accessing our website monhomard.ca or providing us with personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, including the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Policy.

1.3 Right to withdraw consent You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. We will inform you of the possible consequences of this withdrawal, such as the inability to provide certain services.

1.4 Exceptions to the Need for Consent In certain exceptional circumstances, we may collect, use, or disclose personal information without obtaining your prior consent, including for legal, medical, or security reasons.

 

2. Collection of Personal Information

2.1 We collect personal information through a variety of means, including:

Emails and communications with our team

Online forms (e.g., requests for information)

Cookies and similar technologies on our website

 

3. Types of Personal Information Collected

We collect different types of data, including:

· Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number)

· Technical information (IP address, activity on your site)

 

4. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

· Responding to your requests

· Manage transactions and services

· Improving our services and personalizing your user experience

 

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

· Your personal information may be shared with:

· Our internal teams for technical, marketing and customer service reasons

· Our Service Providers

 

6. Security of Personal Information

We take strong measures to protect personal information, including:

· Encryption of sensitive data

· Access controls to limit data disclosure

· Continuous training of our staff on data security

To this end, the RPPSG implements rigorous security measures to ensure the confidentiality of the personal information it collects. These measures include the use of specialized computer software as well as strict procedures for accessing information, with rigorous controls and verifications, including:

· Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol

· Access Management – Authorized Person

· Access management – data subject

· Network Monitoring Software

· Computer backup

· Firewalls

The RPPSG also has strict procedures in place in the event of a confidentiality incident, aimed at limiting the consequences of such an event. In addition, we are committed to destroying personal information in a secure manner to ensure the confidentiality of the information. All employees of the RPPSG are required to respect the confidentiality of personal information collected and to comply with the measures put in place to protect such information.

 

7. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Once this data is not required, it will be securely deleted.

 

8. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

 

9. Changes to the Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. We recommend that you check this page regularly to stay informed of updates.

 

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact our Privacy Officer, Claire Canet, at the following address: Email: administration@rppsg.ca Mailing address: 31-201 Commercial Street West, Chandler, Quebec, G0C 1K0

Coming into force: 12-12-2024– Updated: 12-12-2024