Effective Date: November 22, 2023

Last Updated: October 24, 2025
Website: www.pgassociates.ca


Company: Pierre-Gilles & Associates, Inc.


Pierre-Gilles & Associates, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data across jurisdictions, in compliance with applicable laws including:


  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec’s Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Respecting the Protection of Personal Information (Law 25)
  • The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • The United States CAN-SPAM Act and relevant privacy principles

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information when you use our website, contact us, or engage our services:


  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number, company name)
  • Communication preferences and messages sent through our contact forms
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and language preferences
  • Business and project-related information you may provide voluntarily

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless required for a specific service and only with explicit consent.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
  • Communicate with you about business, updates, and offers related to our services
  • Improve our website, marketing, and service delivery
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations


We process your personal data under lawful bases such as consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)), legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)), and contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)).


3. Consent and Your Rights

By submitting your information through our website, you expressly consent to the collection, use, and communication of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.


Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent to communications at any time
  • Request data portability
  • File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

You may withdraw consent by emailing privacy@pgassociates.ca or by following the unsubscribe link in our communications.


4. Data Storage and Transfers

Your data may be processed in Canada, the United States, or the European Union. When data is transferred outside your jurisdiction, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) consistent with GDPR and Law 25 requirements.


5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only with:

  • Third-party service providers assisting in communication or analytics (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
  • Our affiliates or contractors as necessary to fulfill project-related services


6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as otherwise required by applicable law.


7. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.


8. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send periodic updates or newsletters. Every marketing message includes an unsubscribe option as required by CASL and CAN-SPAM regulations. Unsubscribing will not affect essential communications related to ongoing services.


9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and measure website performance. Under GDPR and Quebec Law 25, cookies are only used with your explicit consent. You can adjust your browser settings or cookie preferences at any time.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect their data.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest revision. Any significant changes will be communicated by email or website notice prior to taking effect.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Pierre-Gilles & Associates, Inc.


Email: privacy@pgassociates.ca
Website: www.pgassociates.ca