Privacy
Policy
Legal Documentation
Last Updated: May 2024
DISCLAIMER: This document is a template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Users are encouraged to consult with a qualified legal professional in Quebec regarding compliance with Law 25.
1. Introduction and Data Controller
Village Broom ("we", "us", or "our") operates the platform dedicated to currency exchange strategies for investors in Quebec. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec) and, where applicable, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Under Quebec’s Law 25, Village Broom acts as the data controller and has appointed a Privacy Officer responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy. You may contact our Privacy Officer via the details provided in the contact section below.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you. This includes:
- Identity Data: Name, surname, and professional title (if provided).
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited and duration of stay.
- Financial Context: Non-sensitive information regarding your currency exchange preferences (e.g., USD/CAD interest) to provide tailored advice.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
In compliance with Quebec Law, we process your data based on your explicit consent, which is obtained at the time of data collection. The purposes include:
- Service Delivery: To provide investment insights, Norbert Gambit tutorials, and broker comparisons.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
- Marketing: To send newsletters and updates on CAD/USD market trends (only with your express opt-in).
- Optimization: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience in Quebec City and beyond.
4. Data Retention
Village Broom retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, contact data is stored for 24 months after the last interaction, unless a longer period is required by Canadian tax or financial regulations.
5. Disclosure and Cross-Border Transfers
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with third-party service providers (e.g., hosting services, email marketing tools) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
If data is transferred outside of Quebec, we conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) as required by Law 25 to ensure that the information receives an adequate level of protection reaching Quebec standards.
6. Your Rights (Law 25 & GDPR Standards)
As a resident of Quebec, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to De-indexation: You may request that we stop disseminating your information or de-index any hyperlink providing access to it if it causes you injury or contravenes the law.
- Right to Data Portability: Since September 2024, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used technological format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Essential cookies are required for site functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how Quebec investors interact with our CAD/USD guides. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Policy page.
8. Contact Information
To exercise any of your rights or to lodge a complaint regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Entity: Village Broom
Address: 1050 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City
Phone: +1 (865) 609-3024
Email:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec.