Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated on September 27, 2023.

 

GOLOGIC places a high priority on respecting your privacy. Our Personal Information Protection Policy (hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”) is designed to inform you about GOLOGIC’s commitment to privacy and the protection of your personal data. It also aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of GOLOGIC’s practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal data.

 

GOLOGIC is firmly committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The security of your personal data is a priority, regardless of the medium used.

 

Please note that the protection of personal data for our employees is governed by separate guidelines available on our internal company portal.

WHAT ARE PERSONAL DATA?

“Personal data” refers to any information about an identifiable natural person, whether directly or indirectly. In general, personal data does not include professional contact details such as name, title, business address, or business phone number.

WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT?

When you visit our website, apply for a position within our company, register for an event, or get in touch with us, we collect various personal data about you.

 

In the course of our interactions with you and the execution of our services, we may collect and process various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

 

  • Identity data, such as your name and surname.

  • Contact details, such as your address, email address, and phone number.

  • Marketing information and communication preferences.

  • Information related to your participation in an event, such as dietary preferences, feedback, and survey responses.

  • Information related to your job application, including your CV, education and work experience details, professional affiliations, and other information relevant to your potential recruitment by GOLOGIC or potential association with GOLOGIC.

  • Information about your use of our website, such as details of your visits, interactions with our online content, or data collected using cookies and other tracking technologies.

  • Any other personal data you provide.

WHY DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

GOLOGIC collects, uses, and discloses your personal data in accordance with the purposes specified at the time of collection or as permitted or required by regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the following purposes:

 

  • Establishing and managing relationships with our clients.

  • Managing your event registration and collecting your feedback on the event.

  • Recruiting staff, processing applications, and assessing candidates’ suitability for positions.

  • Facilitating the use of our website, ensuring its relevance and efficiency for you and your device, and tracking its usage.

  • Responding to your communications submitted through our website.

  • Facilitating business development and marketing, including informing our current clients and prospects about our products, services, and events.

  • Complying with our legal or regulatory obligations.

  • Any other purpose for which you have provided your consent.

 

We will only use your personal data for the main purpose for which it was collected or for compatible purposes.

 

WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

To provide our services to clients, respond to your requests, register you for an event, or evaluate your job application with us, we may disclose your personal data to our service providers and partners. We may also disclose them when required by law or necessary to enforce our rights.

 

Third parties to whom GOLOGIC may disclose your personal data may include:

 

Third-party service providers and/or partners who provide us with services, including services related to our website, event management, and background checks. The personal data provided is limited to information strictly necessary for the provision of their services, and these providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of this information.

Public authorities and law enforcement agencies when applicable laws require it or when necessary for the provision of our services.

 

GOLOGIC will never sell your personal data to third parties.

WHERE DO WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

Your personal data is stored in Canada.

 

When we transfer your personal data to third-party service providers and/or partners (see the “With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Data?” section), it is possible that this data may be processed in other countries. In such cases, GOLOGIC ensures the confidentiality of your personal data by requiring appropriate contractual safeguards from our providers and partners and by verifying that they implement adequate security measures.

HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Policy and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations. If you would like to learn more about the retention period of your personal data, please contact our Privacy Officer, whose contact information is provided in the “How to Contact Us?” section.

HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

GOLOGIC implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to ensure the protection of your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, unauthorized access, misuse, or any other form of unlawful processing, in accordance with applicable laws. These measures include, but are not limited to:

 

Administrative measures:

 

  • Employee awareness of best practices in IT security and personal data protection.

  • Background checks on our employees.

  • Signing of confidentiality agreements with all our partners and suppliers.

 

Technical measures:

 

  • Access management based on the principle of least privilege.

  • Two-factor authentication to enhance account security.

  • Data encryption on mobile devices to protect sensitive data.

  • Automatic screen lock and personal data masking to prevent unauthorized access.

 

Physical measures:

 

  • Access restrictions to company premises to ensure the security of sensitive information.

 

These measures are an integral part of our internal security control framework at GOLOGIC and are periodically reviewed to ensure their effectiveness and relevance.

 

However, it is essential to note that despite all precautions taken, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the complete and absolute security of the information you transmit to us. If you have reason to believe that the security of your personal data has been compromised, please contact us using the contact details provided in the “How to Contact Us?” section.

 

We make every effort to protect your personal data and are available to address any concerns or questions regarding its security.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

In compliance with applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights concerning your personal information when you interact with GOLOGIC. These rights include:

 

  • Right of access: You have the right to request information on how GOLOGIC processes your personal information and to receive a copy of this data.

 

  • Right to rectification: If you believe that your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it.

 

  • Right to withdraw your consent: In certain situations, you have the right to withdraw your consent for GOLOGIC to use your personal information, particularly regarding communication or the use of such data.

 

  • Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information to the extent permitted by the regulations, especially when this data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected or when it is no longer necessary to fulfill a legal obligation.

 

  • Right to restriction of processing: You can request the suspension of the processing of some of your personal information in specific circumstances outlined by the regulations, for example, to verify its accuracy or the reason for its processing.

 

  • Right to data portability: When you have given your consent for GOLOGIC to use your personal information, you have the right to request that your data be transmitted to you or directly to a third party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, to the extent technically feasible.

 

  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal information by GO

 

  • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right to be informed about decisions made exclusively on the basis of automated processing of your personal information by GOLOGIC. You also have the right to challenge such decisions if they have significant legal consequences and to request a review of these decisions.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as indicated in the “How to Contact Us?” section.

 

Additionally, if you reside in a European Union country, you also have the option to file a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority of your habitual residence or the country where GOLOGIC is established.

OUR USE OF COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

For detailed information on the use of cookies on our website, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which is an integral part of this Policy.

HOW TO CONTACT US?

For any questions regarding our Personal Data Protection Policy or our data protection practices, to exercise your rights, or to file a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer by email at prp@gologic.ca or by phone at 438-385-7188, extension 102.

UPDATE TO THE DATA PROTECTION POLICY

We reserve the right to modify the content of this Data Protection Policy without prior notice, in order to comply with applicable legislation and adapt it to our operations. Therefore, we encourage you to regularly consult this Policy when you visit our website or when you provide us with your personal information to stay informed about how we handle your personal data.