Privacy Policy

 

In light of the development of new communication tools, it is essential to pay particular attention to the protection of personal information. We are committed to respecting the confidentiality of the personal information we collect.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of our site areamachines.com about the personal data we collect and how it is used.

Area machines strictly complies with Quebec’s Law 25 on personal data protection. This privacy policy also details the measures taken to ensure the security of your personal information:

 

Personal Information We Collect

AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED DATA
When you visit areamachines.com, we automatically collect information about your device and your interaction with our site via Google Analytics.

This includes the following data:

  • IP address
  • Location
  • Hardware and software details
  • Content the user views on our website
  • Links the user clicks on our website

NON-AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED PERSONAL DATA
Your personal data is collected via:

  • Contact form
  • Order form

This includes the following data:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • How We Use Your Personal Information

We generally use the order information we collect to fulfill any orders placed through the site (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations). We will not collect additional data without prior notice. Additionally, we use this order information to:

  • Communicate with you;
  • Fulfill your orders and follow up on them;
  • Screen our orders for potential risks or fraud;
  • Provide you with information or advertisements relating to our products or services, according to your preferences;
  • Use the device information we collect to help us detect potential risks and fraud (in particular, your IP address);
  • Improve and optimize our website through statistical analysis to enhance the website (for example, generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the website, and assessing the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns);
  • Send promotional offers and targeted communications via our newsletter;
  • As part of a data security protocol.

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the website. You can learn more about how Google uses your personal information here: Google Privacy Policy. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

Data Security Protocols

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

To ensure the security of your personal information, we use the following measures:

  • SSL protocol
  • Access management – authorized person
  • Network monitoring software
  • Computer backup
  • Username/password
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Firewall

We are committed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality by integrating the latest technological innovations to ensure the confidentiality of your transactions. However, as no mechanism offers maximum security, a degree of risk is always present when using the Internet to transmit personal information.

We commit to not selling or sharing your data with third parties unless required by law or in case of legal proceedings.

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs it to achieve the objectives set out in this policy.

DURATION OF PERSONAL DATA EXPLOITATION
We store personal data for a period of 1 year. We will ensure that users are notified if their data is retained longer than this period.

IN CASE OF DATA BREACH
In case of a personal data breach, we commit to informing you and the Commission d’Accès à l’Information du Québec.

 

Your Rights to Object and Withdraw

USER RIGHTS
If you are a resident of Quebec, according to the Quebec’s Law 25, you have specific rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to data portability

You have the right to object to the use of your data and withdraw it. To exercise these rights, contact our personal data protection officer:

  • Address: 565 ch. de Lavaltrie, Lavaltrie, QC, J5T 3L3, Canada
  • Email: francis@areamachines.com
  • Phone: 438-888-9270
  • Website: Contact Us

 

RIGHT OF ACCESS AND RECTIFICATION

You can view, modify, or delete your data. To do this, use the same contact details mentioned above.

CONSENT AND WITHDRAWAL
You can visit our website without revealing your identity. However, some functionalities require the collection of personal data. You always have the choice not to provide this information.

MINORS
The Quebec’s Law 25 specifies that persons under 14 years are considered minors for data collection purposes. Their personal information cannot be collected without the consent of the holder of parental authority or the guardian, except when this collection is manifestly in the minor’s interest.

EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

Our privacy policy was updated on 05/06/2024.

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us at francis@areamachines.com.

By using our website areamachines.com, you accept the terms of this privacy policy.