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privacy policy

Effective Date: AUGUST 1, 2024

Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

 

Thank you for visiting our website. By browsing or using our systems or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and consent to the processing of your personal data and information in accordance with it, as applicable.

This Privacy Policy consists of the following elements

  1. Objectives of the Privacy Policy
  2. Coming into force
  3. Methods of obtaining consent
  4. Objectives of data collection.
  5. Personal information collected.
  6. Description of cookies.
  7. How long we keep personal information.
  8. Obligation of the controller of personal information.
  9. Right of access, rectification and withdrawal.
  10. Security.
  11. Terms and conditions for changes to Privacy Policy.
  12. Other information.
  13. Compliance person.

1.  Objectives of the Privacy Policy

The purpose of the Policy is to inform users of the purposes and ways Point 1 Displays, or any person acting on its behalf, will collect and use their personal information.  It is intended to be a clear language to ensure informed consent from users.

2.  Coming into force

This Policy applies to the Site: www.point1.ca and is effective as of August 1, 2024.

3.  Methods of obtaining consent

We are committed to obtaining consent before collecting an individual’s personal information.  Consent can be express or implied and can be provided directly by the individual or by their representative.  We prefer to obtain explicit consent, whether verbally, electronically, or in writing.  In determining the appropriate type of consent, we consider the sensitivity of the personal information involved, the purposes for which it is collected, and the reasonable expectations of a similarly situated individual.

4.  Objectives of data collection

The information collected is in accordance with the purposes and objectives set out in this Privacy Policy.  Here are some of the reasons we collect your personal information:

  • To provide products and services.
  • To improve these. products and services.
  • To offer personalized products and services.
  • To meet legal obligations.

5.  Personal information collected

We protect all personal information collected.  Among the personal information that may be collected and used, we pay particular attention to:

  • Name and contact information: First and last name, email address, and other similar information used to contact you.

6.  Description of cookies

We collect certain information through files and cookies. These files allow us to process statistics and traffic information, to facilitate navigation, and to improve the service for your convenience.

We will not sell to third parties or generally commercialize the personal information collected. If you do not want your personal information to be shared with third parties, you may object to this at the time of collection or at any time thereafter, as mentioned in the “Right to Object and Withdraw” section.

This information is mainly the following:

  • Operating system and devices used.
  • Pages visited and queries (the date, time, duration, and frequency of your visits).
  • Your computer’s anonymized IP address (your IP address is changed, which prevents anyone from linking you to it).

The use of such files allows us to achieve the following objectives:

  • Targeted advertising.
  • Traffic Analysis.
  • Improved user experience.

7.  How long do we keep personal information

The person responsible for the processing of personal information will keep all personal information collected in its computer systems on the site and under reasonable security conditions for an indefinite period.

Once the retention period expires, the personal information is destroyed.  Only statistics or reports containing de-identified and anonymized data may be retained for extended periods.

Point 1 stores data collected for different periods depending on its nature and usefulness in offering our products and services.  During the retention period, Point 1 Displays takes physical and technical measures to ensure the security of data containing personal information.

8.  Obligation of the controller of personal information

The person responsible for the processing of personal information undertakes to notify you in the event of rectification or deletion of personal information, unless this would entail disproportionate formalities, costs or steps for the controller.

If the integrity, confidentiality or security of your personal information is compromised, the Data Controller undertakes to inform you by any means.

Point 1 Displays attaches the utmost importance to the security of your personal information and undertakes to treat it in accordance with industry norms and standards, only for the purposes for which it is collected as described in this policy or in a specific notice to that effect.  However, absolute backup of the latter is impossible given the security limits inherent in transmission via the Internet.  The information transmitted to us is therefore ultimately at the user’s own risk.

9.  Right of access, rectification and withdrawal

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information by the Site, this is your right to object. You also have the right to request that your personal information no longer appear, for example, in a mailing list; this is your right to opt out.

To object to the processing of your personal information or request the removal of your personal information, you must follow the following procedure:

Write an email to:

10.  Security

The personal information we collect is kept in a secure environment. People working for us are required to respect the confidentiality of your information.

We are committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality by incorporating the latest technological innovations to ensure the confidentiality of your transactions. However, since no mechanism offers maximum security, there is always an element of risk when using the Internet to transmit personal information.

11.  Terms and conditions for changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy can be consulted at any time at the address indicated below:

We reserve the right to change it to ensure compliance with applicable law.

Therefore, you are invited to come and consult this Privacy Policy regularly to keep yourself informed of the latest changes that will be made to it.

12.  Other information

We make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time.  Any reduction of your rights under this Privacy Policy will not be enforced without your explicit consent.  We always indicate the date on which the last changes were made.  If the changes are significant, we will post a prominent notice on our website.

13.  Compliance person

If you have any questions, comments or complaints about this policy, you may contact the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this privacy policy. The data controller of personal information is Anthony Rajas, who can be contacted as followed:

By email:

By telephone: (514) 344-4888, extension: 2530

By mail: Point 1 Displays, 2150 Onesime-Gagnon, Lachine (Quebec)  H8T 3M8