Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how your personal information is collected and used.

The Sjögren’s Syndrome Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting the privacy of our members, volunteers, customers, and anyone else who visits our website or interacts with us. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information in accordance with Quebec’s Act 25 respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector.

  1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect various types of personal information, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Last name, first name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number.
  • Financial information for payment processing (if applicable).
  • Login and usage information when you visit our website, including browsing data and cookies (please see our Cookie Policy for more information).

We collect this information in a variety of ways, including when you provide it to us directly, when you browse our website, or when we lawfully obtain it from third-party sources.

  1. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information with your consent for the following purposes:

  • To manage and maintain our association.
  • To communicate with you, to respond to the request we have received from you, including to inform you about our activities, events and news.
  • To process payments and donations (where applicable).
  • To personalize and enhance your experience on our website.
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will only disclose your personal information with your consent or when required by law. We may share your information with our third-party service providers, but only to the extent necessary to provide the services we have engaged.

  1. Security of Personal Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure or destruction.

  1. Accessing and Updating Personal Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information. To exercise this right, please contact us by e-mail at sjogrenquebec@gmail.com or by mail using the contact information provided below:

886, boul. Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, Suite 2, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec J3H 6B7

  1. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website with the date of the last update. Please check this policy regularly for updates.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us by e-mail at sjogrenquebec@gmail.com or by mail using the contact information provided below:

886, boul. Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, Suite 2, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec J3H 6B7

Last update: 2023-09-22