PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: May 27, 2025
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site about the personal data we collect, as well as the following information, if applicable:
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The personal data we collect;
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How the data is used;
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Who has access to the data;
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The rights of site users;
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Our website’s cookie policy.
This privacy policy works in conjunction with the terms and conditions of use of our website.
Applicable Laws
This policy complies with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). 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 will apply. For residents of the State of California, this privacy policy aims to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If there are inconsistencies between this document and the CCPA, the state legislation will apply. If we identify inconsistencies, we will revise our policy to comply with the relevant law.
Consent
By using our site, users agree to:
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The terms outlined in this privacy policy;
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The collection, use, and storage of the data listed in this policy.
Personal Data We Collect
→ Automatically Collected Data
When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
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IP address;
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Location;
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Hardware and software details;
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Links clicked while using the site;
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Content viewed on the site.
→ Non-Automatically Collected Data
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site:
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First and last name;
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Email;
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Phone number.
This data may be collected when you fill out an inquiry form. Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the purposes stated in this privacy policy. We will not collect additional data without informing you first.
→ How We Use Personal Data
The personal data collected on our site will only be used for the purposes specified in this policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our site. We do not use your data beyond what we disclose. Automatically collected data is used for user experience improvement, advertising preferences, and marketing profiling. Non-automatically collected data is used for communication purposes.
→ Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to achieve the objectives stated in this policy.
Third Parties
We may share user data with third-party partners solely to help us fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. These third parties will not have access to user data beyond what is reasonably necessary.
Other Disclosures
We are committed not to sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following cases:
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If required by law;
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If required for any legal proceeding;
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To establish or protect our legal rights;
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To potential buyers, if we seek to sell the company.
If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and do not control their privacy policies and practices.
→ How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be retained for 24 months after the last communication. We will notify users if their data is retained longer than this period.
→ How We Protect Your Data
The personal information we collect is stored in a secure digital environment. We ensure the safety of your confidential information using appropriate technologies based on best practices at the time of collection. While we take all reasonable precautions to secure user data and protect users, there remains a risk of harm. The internet can be insecure at times, and we cannot guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.
Minors
For EU residents, the GDPR states that individuals under the age of 15 are considered minors for data collection purposes. Minors must have the consent of a legal guardian to have their data collected, processed, and used.
→ Your Rights as a User
As a user, you have the right to access all your data we have collected. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data we hold, as long as it is legally acceptable. You can also choose to delete or modify your consent to the collection and use of data at any time, provided it is legally permissible and that you notify us within a reasonable timeframe.
→ How to Modify, Delete, or Challenge Collected Data
If you wish to have your information deleted or modified in any way, please contact us at: info@ateliercba.com
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data related to the user’s browsing habits. We use the following types of cookies on our site:
Functional Cookies
We use these to remember any selections you make on our site so that they are saved for future visits.
Analytical Cookies
These allow us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data on the content you access and engage with.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies collect data on how you use the site and your preferences. This allows us to make the information you see on our site more personalized and promotional. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is sent. You can also disable cookies entirely in your web browser, but this may reduce the quality of your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies on our site to monitor user preferences and tailor ads around their interests.
→ Modifications
This privacy policy may be amended from time to time to maintain legal compliance and reflect changes to our data collection process. We recommend users review our policy periodically to ensure they are aware of any updates. When necessary, we may notify users via email of changes to this policy.
Following the new Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information ("Bill 25"), which came into effect on September 22, 2022, we are committed for protecting the personal information of our clients. We will be responsible for:
1. In the event of a privacy incident involving personal information:
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Taking reasonable steps to reduce the risk of harm to affected individuals and prevent similar future incidents;
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Notifying the Commission d'accès à l'information ("CAI") and the affected individuals if the incident poses a serious risk of harm;
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Keeping a record of incidents, which must be submitted to the CAI upon request.
2. Complying with new rules for disclosing personal information without consent for study, research, or statistical purposes and in the context of a commercial transaction;
3. Conducting a privacy impact assessment ("PIA") before disclosing personal information without consent for study, research, or statistical purposes;
4. Notifying the CAI in advance of any identity verification using biometric characteristics or measures.
→ How to Contact Us:
For any questions related to the collection and use of data and personal information, as well as the security, protection, and confidentiality of this information, or to request access, modification, or withdrawal, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Phone: 514 847-1393
Email: info@ateliercba.com
Address: 23 Beaubien East, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H2S 1P7