Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy confirms the Quebec Liberal Party's commitment to respecting and protecting your privacy and the information you provide to us. Its purpose is to comply with theLawmodernizing legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (2021, chapter 25)also known as Bill 25. This Act establishes specific rules regarding personal information about others that a person collects, holds, uses or communicates to third parties in the course of carrying on an enterprise. This policy is available on the Party's website:www.plq.org
This policy deals with the management and protection of information deemed confidential. It describes how the Party collects, uses, retains and communicates personal information in the course of its activities.
Before we collect any information, we make sure that you understand why your data is needed and how it will be used. You must give your explicit consent to the collection and use of your data by completing a form on the Party website or a paper form provided for this purpose.
Personal information
The Party may request, collect, use and store various types of personal information in the course of its fundraising activities or participation in events.
The personal information we collect is only that which you agree to provide when you fill in a form provided for this purpose. This information may make it possible to identify a natural person and may in particular include a person's surname, first name, date of birth, language of use, e-mail address and postal address.
We collect personal information from you and through our interactions with you. This includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:
- When you join the Party;
- When you register as a volunteer for our Party;
- When you register for events, training sessions, surveys and newsletters;
- When you make a donation to our Party, regardless of the amount;
We also collect website usage and other technical information, such as details about visits to our websites, your interaction with our advertising and online content, or information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy).
Data usage
Our use of this information is limited to contacting you by newsletter, mail, or other means of communication to inform you of Party news and events, solicit financial contributions, discuss Party membership, or provide you with a personalized browsing experience on our website. You may, however, request to no longer receive information from us at any time.
Disclosure of data to third parties
The Party may share the personal information it holds within its various bodies, such as its riding associations and standing committees. We may also share this information with third parties to perform certain tasks related to fundraising, telephone calls or technical services. Under no circumstances will we sell, share or rent this information to third parties.
The Party never discloses personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the person concerned or as required or permitted by law. The Party reserves the right, however, to disclose information concerning users of its sites in the following situations: to comply with a law or regulation, to defend itself in the event of legal proceedings or to protect its rights or those of users of its site.
Data security and retention period
We guarantee the protection of this information against unauthorized access. Our server is hosted in a safe and secure location. Financial transactions relating to events, membership or donations are carried out on a secure external server. We therefore do not collect your bank details.
The Party retains your information for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or until you request that it be deleted. The length of time we retain information varies according to the purpose for which it was collected and the nature of the information.
While we take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. No method of transmitting or storing personal information electronically is 100% secure, and the Party cannot guarantee that the confidentiality, integrity and availability of such information will not be compromised. You should exercise caution when submitting information via e-mail and take special care in selecting the information you provide to us.
Filing a complaint
The General Management of the Quebec Liberal Party is responsible for the implementation and application of the Privacy Policy.
Anyone who fails to comply with the privacy policy and data governance rules will be sanctioned by the competent authority. Sanctions can range from reprimand to exclusion.
If you have any questions, comments or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights, file a complaint or obtain information about our policies and practices regarding our service providers outside Canada, please contact our Privacy Officer at the following coordinates
8585 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Saint-Laurent, local 300
Montreal (Quebec) H2P 2M9
[email protected]
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time. Please check this Privacy Policy periodically for changes. This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 22, 2023.
Use of cookies on our site
When you visit our website, the Quebec Liberal Party may collect information that is not directly linked to you as an individual. This may include the type of browser or operating system you use, or the domain name of the website from which you linked to our site.
By using our website plq.org , you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You will have seen an invitation to do so on your first visit to this website; although it is not usually displayed on subsequent visits, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
We also use "cookies", which are small files placed on your computer. These cookies help us understand how you use our site, such as when you last visited or which pages you viewed. With this information, we can personalize your experience on our site to better match your interests and preferences.
It is important to note that this information is not associated with your personal data and remains anonymous.
After your initial visit to this Web site, we may change the cookies we use. This Cookie Policy will always tell you who is setting cookies, for what purpose and how to disable them if you check back from time to time.
If you wish, you can manage cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to erase cookies from your computer, block them, or be notified before they are set. Consult your browser's instructions to learn more about managing cookies.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review the policy from time to time to stay informed about how we use cookies. This Cookie Policy was last updated on September 22, 2023.
You can modify your cookie consent at any time by clicking here
