The handling, confidentiality and security of your personal information are of the utmost importance to us.
The Archdiocese of Gatineau, located at 180, boulevard du Mont-Bleu, Gatineau (Québec) J8Z 3J5, wishes to inform you in a clear, simple and complete manner of the use we make of the information we collect when you visit our Web site or our social media platforms.
Accordingly, this Policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose and treat the information you provide to us when you use the Site.
This Policy does not apply to websites or applications operated by third parties. The Archdiocese of Gatineau is not responsible for their privacy policies, procedures or practices. Since it is your decision to access another Web site, it is your responsibility to read the policies applicable to those other sites before proceeding or providing any personal information.
Personal information
- What is Personal Information and how is it collected?
Personal Information is information about an identifiable individual, that is, information that can be used to identify you. We collect only the information we need to respond to you and provide you with our services.
Depending on the information you provide or share with us, Personal Information may include information such as your last name, first name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. This data is collected when you subscribe to our newsletters or when you use our contact page. - Is Personal Information shared with third parties?
We do not transfer, sell or otherwise disclose your Personal Information to any third party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, your Personal Information may be shared with third-party companies engaged to store or process such information on behalf of and for the Archdiocese of Gatineau under contractual arrangements that ensure the confidentiality and security of such Personal Information.
Please note that the Archdiocese of Gatineau may use the services of suppliers located outside Canada. As a result, it is possible, in rare cases, that the laws in effect in these foreign countries may permit the disclosure of personal information to judicial, quasi-judicial or governmental authorities. - Do we receive Personal Information from third parties?
When you use single sign-on with our social network partners, we may receive your email address, as well as your public profile information. If you wish to control this information, you must configure your privacy settings on the relevant social networks. - How and for how long is Personal Information stored?
The personal information we collect is stored on servers that are inaccessible to the public, and is protected by appropriate security measures. We keep your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, to meet your needs, or to comply with our legal obligations.
In addition, the voluntary dissemination of personal information during chat sessions by messenger, on a blog or on any interactive page where you contribute publicly by posting content that you generate is not covered by this Policy. The Archdiocese of Gatineau disclaims all liability in this regard. We advise you, at all times, to remain cautious and attentive when you are online, surfing the Internet and creating content on the Internet by adding comments, among other things. - Can you access your Personal Information?
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. You may also request that your personal information be corrected if it is inaccurate or obsolete. You may also request that your personal information be completed if it is incomplete, by submitting a written request to the Archdiocese of Gatineau at : XXX@XXX - Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve its performance and enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site or page for the first time. Cookies help our Web site recognize your device the next time you visit.
Most cookies will not collect personally identifiable information, but will collect general information such as how users access and use the Site.
We use necessary, preference and performance cookies.
Necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website. You can set your browser to block necessary cookies. Please note, however, that the site will not function properly.
Preference cookies enable the Web site to retain information that modifies the way the site behaves or is displayed, such as your preferred language or the region in which you are located.
Performance cookies allow us to analyze your use of our sites in order to improve their performance.
As mentioned, cookies help you maximize your use of the site. However, if you wish to disable cookies, you can do so by modifying the settings on your browser or mobile device. However, some sections of the website may not function properly. - Updates
This Policy is updated from time to time as our practices and technologies evolve. We invite you to consult this Policy regularly to ensure that you are familiar with the most recent version. - How to contact us
If you have any comments, questions, concerns, requests or complaints about your personal information or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer, Last Name + First Name + Position, at the following address: XXX@XXXX
Last update : JUNE 2024