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Last updated: September 22, 2025

EFFET•E (the “Site”) is owned and operated by EFFET•E.
Contact:
Josée Lavoie, President & Founder
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 514-607-8732

At EFFET•E, the protection of your personal information is a priority. This policy explains transparently what data we collect, how it is used and shared, as well as the measures we take to ensure its security.

1. Consent

By using our site, users agree to:

  • The terms set forth in this Privacy Policy; and
  • The collection, use, and retention of the data described herein.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to carry out our activities and improve our services. This may include:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number (e.g., when registering for newsletters, events, or training).
  • Professional information: role, organization, area of expertise (e.g., when participating in our activities).
  • Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies.
  • Multimedia content: if photos, videos, or audio recordings are captured during events, you will be informed and may exercise your right to object.

3. Use of Information

Collected data is used to:

  • Communicate with you regarding our services, events, and activities.
  • Manage your registrations and send confirmations or reminders.
  • Tailor our content and offerings to your interests.
  • Respond to your requests for information.
  • Ensure the proper functioning and security of our website.

Your data is never sold, traded, or rented to third parties.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

Your information may be shared with trusted partners only when necessary for:

  • The organization and logistics of an event or training (e.g., technical providers, registration platforms, webinar tools).
  • Secure data hosting (e.g., servers, cloud services).
  • Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
  • Educational or scientific follow-up with sponsors, but only with your explicit consent.

All such third parties must comply with strict confidentiality and security commitments.

5. Retention and Security

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., billing, regulatory requirements).

Examples:

  • Event registration data: retained up to 12 months after the event.
  • Billing data: retained according to legal requirements (e.g., 7 years).

Protection measures include: encryption, secure servers, limited access granted only to authorized individuals, and strong authentication.

We use the highest available browser encryption and store all data on servers located in secure facilities. Information is accessible only to our employees, who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. Any breach of this agreement would result in termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to protect user data, the Internet carries inherent risks. We cannot guarantee absolute security beyond what is reasonably possible.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features may be limited.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with Law 25 (Québec) and applicable Canadian laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data and obtain a copy.
  • Request correction if data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Request deletion of your data, unless retention is legally required.
  • Request portability of your data in a readable format.
  • Object to certain uses or withdraw consent (e.g., promotional communications, sponsor sharing).

You may exercise these rights by contacting us (see section below). We will process your request within a maximum of 30 days.

8. Exercising Your Rights

If you wish to know whether we have collected your personal data, how it has been used, whether it has been disclosed and to whom, or if you want your data deleted or modified in any way, please contact our Privacy Officer:

EFFET•E
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 514-607-8732

9. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with new legal requirements. The date of the latest update will always appear at the top of this document.