PRIVACY POLICY

GARAGE SM AUDET
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site what personal data we will collect as well as the following information, where applicable: 
 
Personal data we will collect 
-The use of the data collected 
-Who has access to the data collected 
-The rights of site users 
 
The site's cookie policy 
This privacy policy operates alongside the terms and conditions of use of our site. 
 
Applicable laws 

This policy complies with the laws set forth in the 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 site is located. This privacy policy aims to comply with the GDPR. If there are inconsistencies between this policy and the GDPR, the GDPR will apply. 
If we find any inconsistencies, we will change our policy to comply with the relevant law.

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Consent 
Users agree that by using our site, they consent to: 
has. The conditions set out in this privacy policy and 
b. The collection, use and retention of the data listed in this policy. 
Data collected automatically 
• When you visit and use our site, we may automatically collect and store the following information: 
•    Place 
• Links that a user clicks while using the site 
• Content that the user consults on your site 
• Data collected non-automatically 
•    IP adress 
 
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our site: 
Personal information: first name, last name, email, telephone number, address, company name, etc. 
Information about your marketing wishes: subscription to a newsletter, acceptance to receive direct marketing.

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This data may be collected using the following methods: 
• Sending a contact form 
• Website management 
•    Customer care 
 
Please note that we only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this privacy policy. 
We will not collect additional data without first informing you. 
 
How we use personal data? 
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 will not use your data beyond what we disclose. 
 
The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes: 
• Respond to your requests and communicate with you and others in the course of our business. 
• Allow you to access the information that we make available online to users of our services. 
• Interact with you via our site. 
• Provide you with support and assistance in connection with our services. 
• Improve the quality of our services. 
• Send you important information regarding changes to our services, our terms and conditions and other administrative, technical or commercial information. 
• Make decisions about providing services to you. 
• Provide you with information relating to our products or other products and services offered by our partners.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.
•    Statistics 
• Improved customer experience 
•    Advertising  
• Optimization and improvement of the website

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The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes: 
• Communications 
 
Who we share personal data with: 
•    Employees 
• Subcontractors
 
We may disclose to any member of our organization such user data as they reasonably need to carry out the purposes set out in this policy. 
 
Third parties 
We may share user data with the following third parties: 

Accounting and administration 
 
We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes: 

All website data except user payment information 
  Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose. 
 
Other disclosures 

We undertake not to sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases: 

• If required by law 
• If it is required for any legal procedure 
• To prove or protect our legal rights 
 
If you follow hyperlinks from our site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

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How long do we store personal data? 

We retain your personal data for the period required to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, unless the law provides otherwise.  
Measures are put in place to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this policy. Once personal data is no longer required, we ensure its deletion or anonymization. We destroy information securely, ensuring confidentiality is preserved. 
 
How we protect your personal data? 

To ensure your security is protected, we use security protocol to transmit personal information in our system. 
All data stored in our system is well secured and is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. 
While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that our user data is secure and users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be, at times, insecure and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical. 
 
Your rights as a user 

As a user, you have the right to access all your personal data that we have collected. In addition, you have the right to update or correct any personal data in our possession provided that it is acceptable under the law. 
You may choose to withdraw or change your consent to data collection and use at any time, provided it is legally acceptable to do so and you have provided us with reasonable notice. 
 
Cookie Policy 

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by the website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. 
 
We use the following types of cookies on our site:

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Functional cookies 
We use them to remember any selections you make on our site so that they are saved for future visits. 
 
Analytical cookies 
This allows us to improve the design and functionality of our site by collecting data about the content you access and engage with while using our site. 
Targeting cookies 
These cookies collect data about how you use the site and your preferences. This allows us to make the information you see on our site more promotional and targeted to you. 
You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your Internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience. 
 
Third-party cookies 
We may use third-party cookies on our site to achieve the following purposes: 
Monitor user preferences to tailor advertisements around their interests. 
Monitor user preferences to adapt the customer experience on the website. 
 
Changes 

GARAGE SM AUDET reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. 
You have the right to access your data, to rectify them if necessary, to object to their use, to request their erasure, limitation or portability. If you wish to use any of these rights, please contact us at our contact address, proving your identity by means of a copy of your identity card. 
 
How to modify, delete or contest the data collected? 

If you would like your information deleted or otherwise modified, please contact our Privacy Officer here:

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Durlon Abiaga

Tél: (418) 883-3926
info@garagesmaudet.com