Privacy policy

This page was last modified on October 13, 2023, verified on the same date, and applies to Canadian citizens and legal permanent residents.

1. Introduction

Our website, aptq.ca (hereinafter: "the website"), uses cookies and other similar technologies (collectively referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. The document below provides information about the use of cookies on our website.

2. Data Protection Officer

In accordance with Law 25, we have designated a Data Protection Officer. For any questions regarding our cookie policy or your personal data, you can contact [Dany Bédard] at: [dany.bedard@aptq.ca] or by phone at [866 659-7880].

3. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file sent with the pages of this website and stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive or other device. The information stored in it can be sent back to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties on a subsequent visit.

4. Types of Cookies Used

We use different types of cookies on our website:

4.1 Technical or Functional Cookies

Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work correctly and take your user preferences into account. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled.

4.2 Statistical Cookies

Statistical cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website. All information collected by these cookies is anonymized. These cookies are placed only after you give your consent.

4.3 Marketing/Tracking Cookies

Marketing/tracking cookies are cookies or other forms of local storage used to create user profiles in order to display personalized ads and to track users across multiple websites for similar purposes. These cookies are placed only after you give your consent and are disabled by default.

5. Cookie Consent

When you use our website for the first time, you will be asked to provide consent for each category of non-essential cookies (statistics, marketing/tracking). You can manage your preferences and change your consent at any time through our [cookie management center / cookie settings].

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can use your browser to delete cookies automatically or manually. You can also specify that certain cookies should not be placed. Another option is to change your browser settings to receive a message each time a cookie is placed.

Please note that our website may not function correctly if all cookies are disabled. If you delete cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after you give your consent when you revisit our website.

7. Retention of Data Collected by Cookies

The data collected by our cookies is retained for specific periods depending on the purpose of the cookie. Functional cookies are retained for as long as necessary to enable the use of our website, while marketing/tracking and statistical cookies are retained for a maximum period of [period, e.g., 13 months], unless otherwise requested by you.

8. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal data and, if necessary, request the correction of incorrect data.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time for non-essential cookies by changing your preferences in our cookie management center.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data when it is no longer needed or when its processing is no longer relevant.
  • Objection and Portability: You have the right to object to the processing of your data and to request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
  • Complaint: If you believe that we are not complying with Law 25, you can inform us. If you are not satisfied, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details above.

9. Privacy Incidents

We maintain a record of privacy incidents involving your personal data. In the event of an incident that poses a serious risk of harm, we will inform you as soon as possible and take the necessary measures to minimize the impact. You can consult our privacy policy for more details.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details above.