At Modo Yoga Vaudreuil, we take great importance to protecting the personal information of our customers, employees and representatives. In accordance with the law on the protection of personal information in the private sector, we are committed to preserving the confidentiality of personal information collected in the course of our activities. The purpose of our privacy policy is to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, retention and protection of your personal information. By providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this policy and authorize us to process your information in accordance with it.
- Consent
- 1.1 Commitment to the protection of privacy
- We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We collect and use personal information only with their explicit consent and in compliance with applicable laws.
- 1.2 Acceptance of the terms of our policy
- By accessing our website (www.modoyogavaudreuil.com) or providing us with personal information, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. This includes your consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy.
- 1.3 Right to withdraw consent
- You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. However, this is subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions. We will inform you of the possible consequences of such withdrawal, such as the impossibility of supplying certain products/services or processing certain requests. Your decision to withdraw will be recorded in our files.
- 1.4 Exceptions to the need for consent
- In certain exceptional circumstances, we may collect, use or disclose personal information without obtaining your prior consent. This may occur in situations where legal, medical or security imperatives make it impossible or impractical to obtain your consent. These situations include, but are not limited to, suspected breach of contract, fraud prevention or detection, or law enforcement purposes.
- 1.1 Commitment to the protection of privacy
- Collection of personal information
- 2.1 We collect personal information through various means, such as:
- E-mails and communications with our customer service department
- Online request forms
- Mobile application offered to our customers (Modo Yoga App)
- Cookies and similar technologies on our website
- Video surveillance
- 2.2 We may also collect information from third parties, such as :
- A technology service provider called Mariana Tek or newsletter service called Brandbot, all under Xplor Technologies. Visit their Privacy Policy here.
- Google Forms, for customer satisfaction survey company that collects feedback on our products or services.
- Stripe online payment service provider to process financial transactions.
- Google Drive cloud-based company storing customer data.
- A digital marketing company analyzing user behavior on our website.
- Brandbot software that helps organize and analyze customer interactions and managing product delivery and collecting information about recipients.
- 2.3 We may use advanced technologies to collect personal information, in particular to identify, locate or profile our customers (for example, to create consumer profiles). However, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers:
- Enabling features: By default, these features are disabled to protect data privacy. Our customers always have the choice to enable or disable these features according to their preferences.
- Responsible use of technology: We use these technologies only to improve our services and better understand our customers’ needs.
- 2.1 We collect personal information through various means, such as:
We are committed to being transparent about our use of these technologies and to respecting our customers’ privacy choices.
- Types of personal information collected
3.1 We collect various types of data, including but not limited to:- Personal identifiers (name, postal address, e-mail, telephone number)
- Technical or numerical information (IP address, online activities)
- Demographic data (age, place of residence)
3.2 Children’s privacy
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- We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 14. By using our website, you represent that you are at least 14 years of age. If you are under 14, please do not attempt to send us any personal information. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a user under the age of 14, we will attempt to delete that information from our files and records immediately. We also encourage website users under the age of 14 to ask their parents or guardians for permission before sending any information about themselves over the Internet.
- If you believe that a child under the age of 14 has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the details provided in the following section.
- Use of personal information
4.1 We use your personal information for a range of essential activities:- Answering inquiries: To respond efficiently to your requests and inquiries.
- Transaction management: To process payments and issue receipts for completed transactions.
- Registrations and participations: To manage your registrations for events, training, newsletters, downloads from our website, or participation in webinars.
- Human resources management: For internal management and administration of human resources, recruitment, employment contracts and service agreements.
- User experience enhancement: Operating, maintaining and improving our website, personalizing your online experience, and providing requested services and information.
- Marketing communication: Sending relevant information, special offers and news, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.
- User account management: Management of your user account to access various features of our site.
These uses are intended to enrich your experience with our services and facilitate efficient interaction with our organization.
4.2 We offer various options to allow you to control and limit the collection of your personal information.
- These options include:
- Communication choices: You can choose to receive our communications by different means (phone, SMS, email), or opt out of them altogether.
- Account settings: When creating an account on our site, you have the option of opting out of certain services or loyalty programs.
- Cookie management: Our site allows you to refuse or customize the use of cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the accessibility and functionality of our site.
- Granular consent: In the majority of situations, when we collect information for specific purposes, you have the opportunity to consent only to certain uses of your data.
It is important to note that some of these options may limit your access to all the features of our service. For example, by refusing certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended, or by choosing not to create an account, certain personalization features may not be available.
- Sharing and disclosure of personal information
5.1 Personal information collected by our organization is accessible to specific categories of our staff and to certain partner organizations, for the purpose of providing our products and services in an efficient manner. For example:- Customer Service: Accesses contact information to respond to requests.
- IT Department: This is all under the privacy policy of Xplor technologies.
- Marketing department: Uses data for advertising campaigns and market research.
- Payment service providers: Access financial information for transaction processing. Our providers are Stripe and Square.
- Privacy and data security officers: Access information to ensure data security and protection against unauthorized access or cyber attacks.
- Legal consultants: Use data to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Cloud service providers: Host data on secure servers, enabling information storage and retrieval.
- Research and development partners: Access certain data to collaborate on new innovations or product/service improvements.
We ensure that this information is used exclusively for the stated purposes and in a confidential manner. Data transfers outside Quebec are carried out within the framework of international collaborations, while ensuring adequate protection of information in accordance with the laws in force.
- Links to other websites
6.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
When you follow these links, you leave our website. Information exchanged at that point is no longer subject to our privacy policy. We recommend that you read the privacy statements of other websites you visit before providing any information.
- Security of personal information
7.1 Security measures to protect personal information
To ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information, [Company name] adopts rigorous security measures, including both physical and technological aspects. Here are a few concrete examples:- Physical security: Use of electronic locking systems and security locks for access to offices, cabinets and filing cabinets, installation of surveillance cameras, and restricted access to areas where personal data is kept.
- Access controls: Limiting access to personal data to authorized employees only.
- Staff training: Regular staff awareness of data security best practices.
- Disaster recovery plans: Drawing up plans to rapidly restore data in the event of an incident such as a breakdown or cyber attack.
These measures are designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure, and to maximize its integrity and confidentiality. While we make every effort to protect your personal data, it is important to keep in mind that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We therefore cannot guarantee their absolute security.
- 7.2 Commitment of staff and Board of Directors
- Each employee, director, volunteer, independent contractor or ad hoc advisor working on our Board of Directors’ committees undertakes to respect the personal information we collect. In addition, these individuals undertake to maintain the confidentiality of information specific to our activities, and not to divulge it or use it for personal gain or for the benefit of others. This commitment exists from the moment the employee, director, volunteer, independent contractor or ad hoc consultant takes up his or her post, and continues indefinitely.
- Retention and destruction of personal information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use it to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes and to enforce our legal policies.
We will also retain usage data for internal analysis. This data is generally retained for a shorter period, unless it is used to enhance the security or improve the functionality of our website, or we are legally obliged to retain it for longer.
- Your rights
9.1 Recognizing and respecting your rights
As part of our privacy policy, we recognize and respect the fundamental rights of individuals affected by the personal information we hold. These rights include:
- Right of access: Individuals have the right to consult the personal information we hold about them. For example, a customer may ask to see the data collected when registering for our service.
- Right of rectification: If information is inaccurate or incomplete, data subjects may request that it be updated. For example, an employee may request the correction of their incorrect postal address in our records.
- Right to de-index: Individuals may request that their personal information be withdrawn from dissemination, or that any hyperlink associated with their name be de-indexed, in the event that such dissemination causes them harm or is in violation of the law or a court order. This right to erasure or oblivion allows individuals to control the availability of their personal information on the internet.
- Right to lodge a complaint: In the event of concerns about the processing of their data, individuals may lodge a complaint in accordance with our established process.
Subject to applicable laws, upon receipt of a written request from an individual and after verification of his or her identity, we will inform the individual whether we hold personal information about him or her and will disclose such information to him or her.
We may refuse an individual access to his or her information in accordance with applicable laws, in which case we will give reasons for our refusal.
To facilitate these rights, the contact details of our Privacy Officer are clearly indicated for any questions or concerns. These measures ensure that individuals can exercise their rights with confidence and transparency.
- Policy changes
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.
- Contact
Any requests or questions regarding this privacy policy may be sent to the person responsible for the protection of personal information at the following address:
● By e-mail: info@modoyogavaudreuil.com
● By post: 182 Boulevard Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc,, J7V1Y2
Last update: February 7, 2025