Privacy Policy

georgeslaraque.com

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Georges Laraque Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the Company”) operates the website georgeslaraque.com (hereinafter the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our Site or communicate with us.

This Privacy Policy describes the nature of the personal information we collect, the reasons why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information.

It complies with Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25 / Law 64), as well as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

2. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information

In accordance with Law 25, a Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information has been designated within the Company. Any questions or requests regarding your personal information may be directed to this person:

Georges Laraque inc.

Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information

Website: georgeslaraque.com

Contact page: georgeslaraque.com/en/contact-me

3. Personal Information Collected

We may collect the following types of personal information:

3.1 Information Provided Voluntarily

First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Name of your organization or company
Message or request you submit to us via the contact form
Email address provided when signing up for the newsletter

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages viewed on the Site and duration of the visit
Date and time of the visit
Data from cookies and similar technologies
Referral source (the website you came from)

4. Purposes of Collection and Use

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

Responding to your inquiries, requests for presentations, or partnership proposals
Send you our newsletter if you have given your consent
Ensure the smooth operation and improvement of our Website
Analyze the use of the Site for anonymous statistical purposes
Comply with our legal obligations
Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our Site

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Legal basis for processing (applicable to EU residents)

For individuals located in the European Union, we process your personal information on the following legal grounds:

Consent: when you sign up for the newsletter or fill out a contact form
Legitimate interest: to improve the Site and prevent abuse
Legal obligation: when required by law

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze how the Website is used.

6.1 Types of cookies used

Essential cookies: necessary for the Site to function
Analytical cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)

6.2 Cookie Management

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when they are stored. Please note, however, that some features of the Site may no longer function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with our legal obligations.

Data from the contact form: up to 24 months
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Anonymized browsing data: up to 26 months

Once these time limits have expired, your information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

8. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We disclose your personal information only to the following third parties, to the extent strictly necessary to achieve the purposes described:

Technology service providers (web hosting, email tools) bound by contractual confidentiality obligations
Legal or government authorities, if required by law

In the event that information is disclosed to third parties located outside Quebec or Canada, we will ensure that such third parties have adequate safeguards in place, in accordance with Bill 25.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

SSL/TLS Encryption on the Website
Restricted access to personal information within the Company
Periodic review of our security practices

In the event of a privacy breach that could cause serious harm, we are committed to notifying the individuals concerned and the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (CAI) in accordance with applicable law.

10. Your rights

In accordance with Bill 25 and the GDPR (depending on your place of residence), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of access: to confirm whether we hold information about you and to obtain a copy of it
Right to rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure: Request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions
Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: You have the right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing communications
Right to withdraw your consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact page: georgeslaraque.com/fr/contactez-moi. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

11. Newsletter

Subscription to our newsletter is voluntary. Your email address will be used solely to send you our communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly.

12. Links to third-party websites

Our Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

13. Minors

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it.

14. Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised update date. We encourage you to check this page regularly.

Your continued use of the Site following the publication of the changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

15. Right to file a complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal information violates applicable law, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent authority:

Quebec Access to Information Commission (CAI)

www.cai.gouv.qc.ca

1 888 528-7741

EU residents may also contact the supervisory authority in their country of residence.