Centre Visuel D.R. Privacy Notice

Centre Visuel D.R. is committed to ensuring your privacy is protected.

1. Introduction

Centre Visuel DR places great importance on protecting the privacy and personal information entrusted to it.

This Privacy Policy explains how Centre Visuel DR may collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal information in the course of its activities and through the use of its website.

It also aims to inform individuals of their rights regarding their personal information.

This Privacy Policy is governed by Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, as amended notably by Law 25.

2. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information

The person responsible for the protection of personal information at Centre Visuel DR is:

Darkise Richard
Owner and Optometrist
Centre Visuel DR
Phone: 450-699-8647, extension 0
Email: info@centrevisueldr.com

Any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the use of personal information or the exercise of an individual's privacy rights may be addressed to this person.

3. Personal Information Collected

Depending on the nature of your interaction with Centre Visuel DR, we may collect various types of personal information, including:

Identification and Contact Information

  • First and last name;
  • Mailing address;
  • Email address;
  • Telephone number.

Professional Information

  • Job title;
  • Employer's name.

Administrative and Financial Information

  • Billing information;
  • Bank account information, when required as part of a transaction or our services.

Recruitment Information

When you apply for a position with Centre Visuel DR, we may collect information including:

  • Your résumé;
  • Professional information and contact details included in your résumé;
  • Any other information you choose to provide as part of your application.

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain information regarding your use of the website may be collected through technologies used by the website.

The exact nature of this information depends on the technologies installed and used on the website.

4. Methods of Collection

Centre Visuel DR primarily collects personal information:

  • When you complete and submit a form on our website;
  • When you communicate or interact with Centre Visuel DR in connection with its services;
  • When you voluntarily provide information as part of a request or interaction with Centre Visuel DR;
  • When certain website technologies collect information related to your use of the website, where applicable.

5. Purposes for Collecting and Using Personal Information

Depending on the nature of your interaction with Centre Visuel DR, personal information collected may be used for purposes including:

  • Responding to requests submitted through the website;
  • Communicating with individuals who contact us;
  • Providing requested services;
  • Managing administrative follow-up related to our services;
  • Processing billing and payments;
  • Processing employment applications;
  • Administering and improving the operation of the website;
  • Complying with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

6. Consent

Where required, Centre Visuel DR collects, uses and discloses personal information with the consent of the individual concerned.

Individuals may withdraw their consent where permitted by law. However, withdrawing consent may affect Centre Visuel DR's ability to provide certain services when the information concerned is necessary for the delivery of those services.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

Centre Visuel DR may disclose certain personal information to government authorities when such disclosure is required or permitted by law.

Centre Visuel DR only discloses information that is necessary under the circumstances and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information Outside Quebec

According to Centre Visuel DR's current stated practices, personal information collected is not transferred outside Quebec.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Centre Visuel DR website may use cookies or other technologies that are necessary for its operation.

Certain technologies may also collect information regarding the use of the website. The cookies and other technologies used may vary depending on the features and services available on the website.

Where required, visitors may be asked to indicate their preferences regarding the use of certain technologies.

10. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

Centre Visuel DR retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed or anonymized where permitted by law.

11. Security of Personal Information

Centre Visuel DR takes reasonable measures to protect the personal information under its control against:

  • Unauthorized access;
  • Unauthorized use or disclosure;
  • Loss;
  • Theft;
  • Any other breach affecting its protection.

These measures are appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information concerned and the circumstances in which it is held.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.

12. Privacy Incidents

Centre Visuel DR takes privacy incidents seriously.

When an incident involving personal information occurs, the company takes the necessary measures to reduce the risk of harm and prevent similar incidents from occurring again.

When a situation presents a risk of serious harm, Centre Visuel DR applies the requirements provided under applicable legislation, including requirements concerning notification of the individuals or authorities concerned and the maintenance of a privacy incident register.

13. Rights Regarding Personal Information

Subject to the conditions and exceptions provided under applicable legislation, an individual may contact Centre Visuel DR regarding the personal information the company holds about them in order to exercise the rights granted by law.

These requests may include requests to access or correct personal information.

Any request concerning your personal information may be addressed to:

Darkise Richard
Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information
Centre Visuel DR
Email: info@centrevisueldr.com
Phone: 450-699-8647, extension 0

14. Complaints and Questions

Any questions, concerns or complaints regarding the protection of personal information or Centre Visuel DR's privacy practices may be submitted to the person responsible for the protection of personal information:

Darkise Richard
Owner and Optometrist
Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information
Centre Visuel DR
Email: info@centrevisueldr.com
Phone: 450-699-8647, extension 0

The request will be handled in accordance with the requirements applicable to Centre Visuel DR.

15. Third-Party Websites

The Centre Visuel DR website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

When you leave the Centre Visuel DR website, the privacy practices of these third parties may differ from ours. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Centre Visuel DR may modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its practices, technologies or applicable legal requirements.

Any changes will be published on the Centre Visuel DR website.