Privacy Policy for Conforme.ca

This Privacy Policy explains how Conforme.ca collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information collected through its website on technology law and personal information protection.

1. Purpose of This Privacy Policy

This document describes how Conforme.ca processes personal information collected when you browse our articles, guides and resources, when you subscribe to our newsletter, or when you contact us through the contact form.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the website:

Newsletter: email address, to send you our articles and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
Contact form: name, email address and message content that you send us voluntarily.
Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, browsing data necessary for the security and performance of the website.
Cookies: essential cookies for the operation of the website and, with your consent, analytics cookies to measure traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used strictly to:

send you the newsletter if you have subscribed
respond to messages sent through the contact form
ensure the security and proper operation of the website
measure website traffic to improve our content

4. Legal Basis and Consent

Sending the newsletter is based on your explicit consent at the time of subscription. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing. Technical data essential to the operation of the website is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the security and availability of the website.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information with carefully selected service providers who support website hosting and newsletter delivery. Some providers may be located outside Quebec. Where applicable, we ensure that information receives adequate protection in accordance with applicable legislation.

6. Retention and Destruction

We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. Messages received through the contact form are retained for the time necessary to respond. Technical data is retained for a limited period for security purposes. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

7. Security Measures

Conforme.ca implements security measures appropriate to the nature of the information processed, including:

encryption of data in transit (TLS)
secure hosting with restricted access
regular updates to website components

8. Your Rights

Under applicable legislation, you may exercise the following rights:

Right of access: obtain confirmation and a copy of personal information held about you.
Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or ambiguous information.
Right to withdraw consent: unsubscribe from the newsletter or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
Right to complain: file a complaint with the Commission d'accès à l'information (CAI) of Quebec.

9. Privacy Officer

Conforme.ca has designated a Privacy Officer responsible for overseeing compliance with this policy and applicable legislation. For questions, access or rectification requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact the Privacy Officer at legal@conforme.ca.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any material updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Conforme.ca website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Last Updated: February 4, 2026