Cookie statement

We use cookies to run and improve our services, as well as for advertising purposes. You will find below a detailed description of our privacy and personal information management policy.

What is a « cookie »?

A cookie is a small file stored on your computer. As such, it is a block of data that does not allow users to be identified, but is used to record information relating to their browsing on the site. These cookies are used to ensure that the site functions correctly, that it is secure and that the user experience is optimized. They also enable us to analyze user behavior and their use of the various functionalities, so that we can better understand how to improve the site.

Privacy policy and management of personal information

Context

This policy concerns information collected directly or indirectly by Composite in the course of its activities. The purpose of this policy is to provide users and partners with a clear and precise understanding of how the information collected about them is handled.

General principle

Composite does not collect any personal information about you unless you choose, at your sole discretion, to provide it voluntarily.

Type of data collected

The data that may be collected by Composite are:

1. Non-personal information. This is data that you explicitly send us by submitting a form on our site or at an event. It is kept anonymous, and no personally identifiable information is requested or stored.
2. Personal information. This is data enabling you to be identified that you explicitly send us by submitting a form that you have filled in on our site or at an event, or to establish a contractual relationship or partnership. This is personal information. In such cases, we will clearly indicate the reasons for collecting personal information, as well as how we protect and store it.
3. Data that is automatically collected by third-party tools when you visit our website or interact with Composite digitally (e.g., website management system, emailing system).

These three types of data are in no way related.

Person responsible for personal information

The person designated as responsible for personal information at Composite is Ms. Pauline Barthe. She can be contacted at the following address: pauline@mappmtl.com pauline@mappmtl.com

Use of personal information by Composite

Personal information collected by Composite is not disclosed to anyone other than its employees, consultants, or persons whose work is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the personal information was explicitly collected. It will be shared with them only to the extent necessary to perform a function related to the fulfillment of the stated purpose. Composite ensures that all persons who have access to this information are bound by confidentiality agreements that commit them to respect the principles of this charter.

Access to your personal information

You may access the personal information you have provided to Composite and request that it be updated, as well as request that certain information Composite has collected be modified or deleted, by sending an e-mail to pauline@mappmtl.comIn such cases, you may be asked to provide appropriate identification. We will process requests for access or modification in accordance with applicable law. We will do our best to respond within a reasonable time, taking into account the nature of your request.

Retention of personal information

Composite applies appropriate security measures to ensure the protection of personal information if such data is collected. Composite uses management methods, encryption and authentication tools and programs to protect certain personal information that it stores or may store on its computer systems. The personal information collected will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was explicitly collected or as required by law. It will then be destroyed.

Data collected automatically on the web

You are free to access and use this website without any personal information being collected and without disclosing your identity. When you visit any website, however, a basic exchange of information takes place automatically between that website and the device you use to access it. This exchange enables the website operator to obtain a range of information:

• the name of the Internet domain you used to access the website, your IP address (IP stands for « Internet Protocol », a unique number assigned to your computer or other device when it is connected to the Internet, enabling documents to be sent to their destination without error),
• the type of browser and operating system you use to access the website,
• the date and time you accessed the Web site, the pages you visited
• if you reached the Web site from another site, the name and address (URL) of that Web site and the question (if any) you entered in a search engine that led you to the site; and any other information about your browsing history.

This information is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of our Web site.

Additional information collected on the web via cookies

When you connect to the Composite website, a message appears asking you to accept the presence of additional cookies. If you decide to accept, the following additional information may be communicated to Composite via this device:

• web pages visited,
• information sent or received,
• l’information envoyée ou reçue,
• file names uploaded or downloaded.

This information is used by Composite to verify the performance of its website, for systems administration purposes and to make the website easier and more user-friendly to use. To collect and analyze some of this information, Composite uses Google Analytics on its websites. For details on how the information or data collected is used by Google, Composite invites you to consult Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you wish to disable the sending of your activity data to Google Analytics, you can do so by installing the browser add-on provided for this purpose: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=fr

Unsolicited sending of personal information

Composite does not wish to receive personal or confidential information through its web site or by e-mail outside the framework specifically provided for this purpose, i.e. through a secure agreement, form or web page designed for this purpose, or at its express request. Any information or other documents that you may send him/her outside such a specific framework will be considered non-confidential.

E-mail exchange with Composite

You acknowledge and agree that e-mail sent to Composite may not be secure until it reaches Composite’s servers. The confidentiality of such information cannot be assured until it is actually received on Composite’s servers. In the event that Composite specifically asks you to transmit information of a personal or confidential nature, the information once received will be managed and stored in a secure manner.

Applicable laws

This deed, its interpretation, execution, application, validity and effects are subject to the applicable laws in force in Quebec, Canada, in the judicial district of Montreal.

Legal disclosures

You agree and acknowledge that Composite is also permitted to use, disclose or communicate your personal information as permitted or required by law, including court orders.

Limitation of liability

Composite is committed to taking all reasonable measures to ensure an adequate level of confidentiality and security of personal information. In the event of a cyber-attack or an incident that presents a high risk to your rights, you will be notified as soon as possible and la Composite will take the necessary measures to preserve the confidentiality and security of your Personal Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that no computer system offers absolute security and that there is always some degree of risk involved in transmitting Personal Information over the Internet. You therefore agree that Composite cannot be held responsible for any breach of confidentiality, hacking, virus, loss, theft, misuse or alteration of Personal Information transmitted or hosted on our systems or those of a third party. You also agree to waive any claim in this regard, except in the case of gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of Composite. Accordingly, you agree to hold Composite, its directors, affiliates and partners harmless from any damages of any kind, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential, arising out of or in connection with the use of your Personal Information.

Changes to this Policy

Composite reserves the right to make changes to this Policy at any time. Such changes will be posted on our websites and will be effective immediately upon posting.