Application of the Privacy Policy
The Policy defines the manner in which KuriosIT collects, uses and protects the information voluntarily provided by the users of its site and that automatically transmitted by their Web server. This Policy applies to the entire https://www.kuriosit.ca site as well as to the products and services offered by KuriosIT. The Policy also explains how to review or update your personal information and how to contact KuriosIT with any questions, suggestions or comments. KuriosIT reserves the right to change this Policy at any time without notice. We recommend that you read our Policy carefully and consult it regularly.
Collecting information
a) Personal information
For the purposes of this Policy, the term "personal information" refers to information that identifies a natural person. Any action relating to an online reservation, a registration, the sending of a curriculum vitae or a contact form requires the voluntary transmission of your personal information. When this information is required to process your request, you will be notified. KuriosIT collects the following information:
- First and last name
- Gender
- Street address
- Email address
- Phone number
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change without notice.
b) Non-personal information
For the purposes of this Policy, the term "non-personal information" refers to anonymous information that is usually recorded by Web servers, such as the Web protocol address (IP address), the date and time of access, and the operating system and browser used by the Internet user. Demographic statistics on our visitors (age group, country of origin, language of correspondence, etc.) and their browsing habits (pages consulted, number of visits, duration of consultation, etc.) are also considered to be non-personal information. KuriosIT collects such information mainly through the use of cookies. Cookies are small data files that a browser installs on the hard disk of an Internet user's computer when he or she first visits a website. User data is collected to enable KuriosIT to provide its products and services, as well as for the following purposes: advertising, behavioral analysis and statistics, customer contact, interaction with social networks and external platforms, registration and authentication, response to comments, remarketing and targeting according to visiting habits.
Information collected
a) Personal information
Contact
Contact details voluntarily provided by users of the https://www.kuriosit.ca website may be used for the following purposes: to send information about our company's products and services, to contact them if necessary and to understand their needs.
b) Non-personal information
Cookies
The use of cookies allows KuriosIT to compile statistics that are used to analyze website traffic and create advertisements.
Analytical tool
Our company uses the Google Analytics audience analysis tool to obtain demographic statistics on its visitors and statistics on their browsing habits. We can also use this data to better understand their behavior or improve the structure of our https://www.kuriosit.ca website. In addition, Google Analytics enables us to profile our current and potential customers, so that we can improve our product and service offering. To collect anonymous information and produce statistical reports, Google Analytics may use cookiesbut without identifying you personally.
Advertising and remarketing
Our company may use Google Ads and Facebook Ads advertising tools to promote its products and services online and to drive traffic to its https://www.kuriosit.ca website. These tools use cookies and other technologies to track and analyze data, assess content popularity, better understand users' online activities and deliver targeted advertisements (based on interests, site visits or demographics, for example). The way in which KuriosIT may use Google Ads and Facebook Ads enables it to adapt its marketing practices to better meet the needs of its customers and display ads that the company believes are likely to be of interest to them.
Cookie deactivation
All users are able to activate or deactivate the use of the cookies by Google. To do so, go to the following address: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=fr
Content from external sources
Some articles on this website may include content from external sources (videos, images, articles, etc.). Content from external sources behaves in the same way as if the visitor were viewing it on the originating site. These originating sites may collect data about you, use cookies and, in turn, use third-party content and monitor your interactions with such third-party content.
Retention period
Your personal information will be kept only for the period of time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or authorized by law.
Disclosure of your information
All information provided by users of our Web site, whether personal or not, remains confidential. All KuriosIT employees are bound by this Policy. The use of this data is reserved for KuriosIT and the suppliers and partners with whom the company has a business relationship. The information will be transmitted to them only if KuriosIT deems that such disclosure is necessary to guarantee the provision of its products and services. In all other cases, no disclosure of your information to a third party will be authorized. In the event that KuriosIT needs to transmit personal information to a party whose service has not been retained by KuriosIT, you will be notified in writing in advance. Only your express consent will permit such disclosure.
Your rights regarding the use of your personal data
If you have submitted information to us through our forms, you may request a file containing all information collected about you, including any information collected by our site. You may request that we delete any personal information we hold about you. This does not include information collected for administrative, legal or security purposes.
Additional information
Protecting your information
We make every reasonable effort to ensure the security of personal information provided by users of our Web site. A technician ensures the functionality of the server and forms used for our Web site. In addition, KuriosIT has adopted appropriate security measures to protect its customers against the loss or unauthorized use of their personal information.
Collection and use of information by third parties
Certain non-personal information, as defined above, may be collected by a third party.
Statistics
To gather information about its users and their browsing habits, KuriosIT uses statistics from the Google Analytics tool. When this information is used for KuriosIT's own purposes, it is protected by this Policy. Google Analytics may, however, collect data for its own use. In this case, your information is collected, used and protected according to its own Privacy Policy.
Advertising and remarketing
To create advertisements, KuriosIT may use Google Ads tools. When the information provided by this service is used for KuriosIT's own purposes, it is protected by this Policy. Google Ads may, however, collect data for its own use. In this case, your information is collected, used and protected according to their respective policies: Google Privacy Policy.
Withdrawal and correction of your personal information
Marc-Antoine Boisvert is KuriosIT's Privacy Officer. To remove your name from KuriosIT's electronic participation lists or to modify the personal information you have provided, please send your request by e-mail to [email protected].
Update to the above policy
We may modify the content of this Privacy Policy at any time. We therefore invite you to consult it on a regular basis in order to remain informed of the way in which we handle personal information.
This version was updated on 14-09-2023.
Questions and comments
Our company encourages you to make any inquiries, suggestions or comments you may have regarding this Privacy Policy. You may contact us at any time by e-mail at [email protected]