Privacy policy

Last updated : July 16, 2025

Gaucher & Ross Avocats (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “the firm”) places great importance on protecting your personal information. This policy is intended to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect your personal information, in accordance with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25).

  1. 1. Personal Information Protection Officer (PIPO)

    The firm has appointed a Personal Information Protection Officer:

    You may contact this person for any questions or requests regarding your personal information.

  2. 2. Information Collected

    We collect only the personal information necessary for specific and legitimate purposes, including:

    • First and last name, email address, phone number, etc.
    • Information sent via contact, registration, or order forms

    Automatically collected information:

    • IP address, browser type, pages visited, etc.

  3. 3. Use of Information

    The information is collected for the following purposes:

    • Responding to your contact requests or requests for legal services
    • Providing and improving our services
    • Sending you communications, with your consent
    • Enhancing your browsing experience on our site and ensuring its security

  4. 4. Information Sharing

    We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

    • Trusted partners: Service providers for hosting, data analysis, or marketing
    • Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights

  5. 5. Consent

    Your consent is required before collecting any personal information, except in cases provided for by law. We obtain this consent through:

    • An explicit form
    • A cookie consent banner

    You may withdraw your consent at any time.

  6. 6. Cookies

    We use cookies to:

    • Measure site traffic
    • Personalize your browsing experience
    • Improve site security

    Consent required: On your first visit, you may accept, refuse, or customize cookie usage via the consent banner. Only necessary cookies are enabled by default. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  7. 7. Data Hosting

    The personal information collected is hosted on servers located in Quebec. If any data is hosted outside Quebec, appropriate protective measures are in place.

  8. 8. Retention and Destruction of Information

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once this period has ended, the information is securely destroyed.

  9. 9. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal

    You have the right to:

    • Access your personal information
    • Request its correction
    • Restrict or object to the processing of your data
    • Withdraw your consent at any time

    To exercise these rights, please contact our officer at info@gaucher-ross.com.

  10. 10. Information Security

    We have implemented technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure.

    11. Privacy Incidents

    In the event of an incident involving your personal information, we will document the incident, take necessary corrective measures, and notify you if there is a serious risk of harm.

  11. 12. Links to Third-Party Websites

    Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend that you read their privacy policies.

  12. 13. Changes to This Policy

    We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with an updated date.