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PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION POLICY

LES PORTES DECKO INC. (“Decko” “us” or “we”) is aware of the need to protect the information you provide while making use of portesdecko.com website (the "Site") and is committed to maintain the privacy and security of your personal information (the “Personal Information”), which is any information about an individual that can be used to identify said individual, including, but not limited to, names, addresses, email addresses and dates of birth.


This Protection of Personal Information Policy (the “Policy”) describes Decko’s practices with respect to the processing of your Personal Information, which includes the collection, use, processing, transfer, storage or disclosure of your Personal Information associated with your usage of the Site. The application of this policy remains subject to applicable laws including legislation, regulations and the orders of courts or other lawful authorities, other lawful requests or legal processes.



Decko is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of all individuals with whom it interacts. Decko will process your Personal Information at all times in accordance with applicable laws and the following principles:

 Personal Information is only gathered with your consent;

 Personal Information is kept strictly confidential and secure;

 Personal Information is only used for the purposes stated; and

 You may have access to your Personal Information upon request.

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

We collect or process information about how you use of the Site and the devices you use to access them. This may include:

Account and membership information: Personal Information processed could include your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, communications with Decko and any recorded complaints. Decko may also process your account credentials, passwords, profile information and other Personal Information you provide to facilitate the use of the Site.


Cookies. A “cookie” is a small text file or piece of data that is downloaded to and stored on your computer or device when you visit a website (“Cookies”). By using this Site, you consent to Decko using Cookies which enable Decko, among other things, to recognize you when you visit the Site so as to customize your browsing experience based on your preferences and provide a customized offering of services and products on our Site or any other website. Most browsers are initially set to accept Cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to refuse Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. You can typically remove or block browser Cookies changing its settings, but that may impact your ability to use the Site as it may not work well or at all with Cookies disabled.






General usage data: In some cases, Personal Information that includes technical properties and general usage information of software and hardware utilized in conjunction with the Site might be processed (e.g. types of web browser, referring or exit web pages, operating system version, hardware model of your device or personal computer platform, IP address), or when you use a Decko’s troubleshooting tool (e.g. basic usage statistics or information about your device including event logs, application configurations, battery life, radio or Wi-Fi signal levels, device reset and memory or system performance information).





We do not collect sensitive information, such as your political or religious beliefs, ethnic background, sexual preference, health or any other sensitive information. We do not actively seek to collect information about minors. If you have any concerns about your child’s privacy in relation to the Site, or if you believe that your child may have shared Personal Information, please contact us.




HOW WE USE THIS INFORMATION

Except where required by law, we only use the Personal Information you provide to deliver the specific information or service you have requested and we will not use them for any other purpose without your express consent. The processing of your Personal Information is based on either (i) our legitimate interests related to us providing you services you have requested or otherwise your customer relationship with us; or (ii) your consent was requested.



HOW WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION


We are committed to ensuring your Personal Information is kept secure and confidential and not kept for longer than is necessary for the purposes they were processed. When your Personal Information is no longer necessary, it will be deleted.


From time to time, we may ask other members of our group, or third-party service providers, to help us manage the information technology systems that are used to process your Personal Information. Some of these systems may be outside of Canada.



We will only transfer your Personal Information to a third-party service provider or overseas, where we are satisfied that adequate levels of protection are in place to protect the integrity and security of any Personal Information being processed and compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. These measures may include use of standard contractual clauses. You may request further information on the legal security measures used for such transfers via the contact details given in this Policy.






HOW WE SECURE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION


We have appropriate security measures in place to prevent unlawful or unauthorized use, access or accidental loss of Personal Information. We also seek to ensure our service providers do the same.



INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE


We do not sell or rent any Personal Information to any third party except as provided herein. We may have to disclose Personal Information in response to legal process, for example in response to a court order or a subpoena, or in response to a law enforcement agency’s request, or where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, and as otherwise required by law.



YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US

General rights applicable to all users

 If you wish to stop receiving marketing communications from us then please click on the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the relevant mailing. If you wish to opt out completely, then please contact us at using the details provided below.

 If you would like us to delete or correct your Personal Information from our records, please contact us using the contact details below and we will respond within a reasonable time. Please note that we may be required to retain certain information by law or for our own legitimate business purpose.


If you exercise the rights above and there is any question about who you are, we may require you to provide information from which we can satisfy ourselves as to your identity.


OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXTERNAL LINKS


This Policy is limited to the Personal Information which we collect and use via the Site. We may provide links to external elements or third-party websites, including, but not limited to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you follow these links, you should use these sites in conjunction with their applicable user and privacy notices. Furthermore, we can have no responsibility for the information collected by any third party under those circumstances and we cannot be responsible for collection, usage and protection of any information which you may so provide.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our approach to privacy or you would like to exercise any of the rights mentioned in this Policy, you can contact our Data Protection Officer in any of the following ways:



LES PORTES DECKO INC.
Address: 2375, rue Édouard-Michelin,
Terrebonne (Québec) J6Y 4P2

Attention: Data Protection Officer
Email : infovieprivee@portesdecko.com




TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
WWW.PORTESDECKO.COM

The portesdecko.com website (the "Site"), is owned and operated by LES PORTES DECKO INC. (“Decko”), having its head office at 2375, rue Édouard-Michelin, Terrebonne (Québec) J6Y 4P2. By accessing and using this Site, you unconditionally agree to be bound by these terms and conditions of use (the "Terms and Conditions") and all applicable laws. At the time of creation or confirmation of your portesdecko.com account, you will confirm your acceptance of the then-current Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept and agree with these Terms and Conditions, do not visit the Site.


Decko reserves the right, at its sole discretion to change, add or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions, at any time. It is your responsibility to periodically check these Terms and Conditions, available on the Site, for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to such changes.


CHANGES TO THE SITE

Decko may, at its sole discretion, modify at any time the Site or any part thereof, to suspend the Site, to modify or withdraw services or products offered thereon, without notice or delay. Decko will not be responsible in any way, to any party for any loss or damages that may result, directly or indirectly from any (i) modification or suspension of the Site; or (ii) modification or withdrawal of services or products offered thereon.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All the content of this Site, including the trademarks, text, logos, slogans, images, drawings, graphics, illustrations, photographs, videos, musical excerpts, downloads, technical programs and business processes, is owned or otherwise provided or used under license by Decko. Decko does not represent or warrant that any uploaded content from third parties does not infringe the rights of any third party. All the content of this Site is subject to Decko’s intellectual property rights under applicable laws of Canada or other countries and international treaties. Any unauthorized use of this content, including without limitation any reproduction, distribution, transmission or communication to the public without prior written authorization of Decko is prohibited.




Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you recognize that the trademarks displayed on this Site are trademarks, registered or unregistered, of Decko or third parties, are the property of their respective owners and cannot be used without the prior written authorization of their respective owners.

No element of this Site shall be interpreted as creating, implicitly or expressly, a license or a right of use or of duplication of the intellectual property contained therein, except with the express written consent of Decko or the owner of such intellectual property.


COOKIES

A “cookie” is a small text file or piece of data that is downloaded to and stored on your computer or device when you visit a website (“Cookies”). By using this Site, you consent to Decko using Cookies which enable Decko, among other things, to recognize you when you visit the Site so as to customize your browsing experience based on your preferences and provide a customized offering of services and products on our Site or any other website. Most browsers are initially set to accept Cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to refuse Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. You can typically remove or block browser Cookies changing its settings, but that may impact your ability to use the Site as it may not work well or at all with Cookies disabled.






HYPERLINKS

The Site may contain hyperlinks enabling users to visit external websites, owned and operated by third parties. Decko has no control over these external websites and does not guarantee their content. You assume full responsibility for your use of these sites and fully release Decko from all liability. Under no circumstances, the inclusion, on this Site, of a hyperlink to a third-party website shall not, under any circumstances, be interpreted or construed as an endorsement, by Decko, of any representation or information contained on any such website or as a partnership or affiliation with the owner of any such website. Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and conditions of these websites.


PERMITTED USE AND SECURITY

You may not use the Site for purposes other than the purposes set out in these Terms and Conditions and are prohibited from making any attempt whatsoever to access any data not intended for you, testing the vulnerability of our systems and solutions, compromising their security or efficiency and effectiveness, and sending unsolicited e-mail, including without limitation advertising.


RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERNET

The Site is accessible based on its availability and Decko makes no warranties, either express or implied, that the Site will operate without interruption, virus or error or in a secure and timely manner, that the information contained is accurate and without error, or that defects in the software and applications, if any, will be rectified. You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or loss of data that may result when downloading material.


Communication over the Internet is subject to interception, loss or alteration and you acknowledge that Decko shall not be held liable for damage resulting from the transmission of confidential information or personal information over the Internet and that such communications are at your own risk.



Your login credentials are for your internal use only and you will not sell, transfer or sublicense them to any other entity or third party. Except to the extent caused by a breach of its obligation pursuant to these Terms and Conditions, Decko shall not be responsible for unauthorized access to your account and you are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account, regardless of whether the activities are authorized by you or undertaken by you, your employees or a third party as the case may be.


LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Usage of the Site is at your sole risk and Decko makes no warranty, express or implied, that (i) the Site will meet your requirements or result in revenues or profits; (ii) access to Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; and (iii) the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable.


In no event will Decko be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages or lost profits, even if Decko has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event Decko’s cumulative liability to you or any other party for any loss or damages resulting from any claims, demands, or actions arising out of or relating to this agreement shall not exceed the fee paid to Decko by yourself in the last 6 months.



TERMINATION OF USE OF THE SITE

Decko reserves the right to terminate, at any time and without prior notice, your right to access the Site or your account for any reason, including because Decko reasonably believes that (i) your usage of the Site (a) pose a security risk to Decko or any third party, including other clients of Decko; (b) could adversely impact the Site, Decko’s systems or of any other person’s system; (c) could subject Decko or any third party to liability; or (d) could be considered fraudulent; (ii) you are in breach of these Terms and Conditions; or (iii) you are in breach of any payment obligations toward Decko.

YOUR COMMENTS

You agree that by providing or submitting by any means of transmission material to Decko, including your suggestions, ideas and comments, you are granting Decko permission to use such material for the purpose of carrying on its business. No compensation will be paid for the use of said material and Decko will have no obligation to publish or use it.


INTERPRETATION

In these Terms and Conditions (i) the headings have been inserted solely for ease of reference and shall not modify, in any manner whatsoever, the meaning or scope of the provisions hereof; (ii) where appropriate, the singular number set forth herein shall be interpreted as the plural number, and the gender shall be interpreted as masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context dictates; (iii) “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or”; and (iv) the terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereto”, “herewith”, “hereunder”, “hereby”, and other similar terms, generally refers to these Terms and Conditions as a whole rather than to a specific part thereof, unless otherwise indicated in the text.



In the event that any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision will, whenever possible to do so, be interpreted, construed, limited or, if necessary, severed to the extent necessary to eliminate such invalidity or unenforceability. All the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions will remain valid and continue to bind the parties.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Québec, Canada and you consent to submit all disputes or disagreements arising pursuant to these Terms and Conditions to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Québec, judicial district of Longueuil.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

These Terms and Conditions should be read in conjunction with Decko’s Personal Information Protection Policy. For information relating to the protection of personal information, please refer to our Personal Information Protection Policy.


CONTACT US

For questions, click "Contact us" on the Site or contact us at:

LES PORTES DECKO INC.
Address: 2375, rue Édouard-Michelin,
Terrebonne (Québec) J6Y 4P2

Attention : Terms and conditions of use
Email : infovieprivee@portesdecko.com