Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 16, 2025

 

At GKC, we design sustainable, thoughtful, and human-centered environments, and we approach the protection of your personal information with the same care.

This policy aims to explain, with full transparency, what data we collect, why we use it, how it’s protected, and what your rights are.

 

1. Person Responsible for Privacy Protection

We have appointed a dedicated individual to oversee the protection of your personal information and ensure compliance with this policy.

 

2. What Information Do We Collect?

We only collect the information necessary for our activities:

  • What you provide to us: your name, email address, phone number, and any message content sent through our forms.
  • What your browsing reveals: your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies: small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

3. Why Do We Collect This Data?


Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries
  • Communicating with you (e.g., newsletters if you’ve opted in)
  • Analyzing website traffic
  • Improving our content and services
  • Meeting our legal obligations

We do not collect or use your information without a valid reason.

 

4. Consent

Your consent is required before any collection of data, except where otherwise permitted by law. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

By submitting a form or accepting cookies during your visit, you agree to the terms of this policy.

 

5. Where Is Your Data Stored?


Your information is stored on secure servers, primarily located in Canada. Some of our digital tools may process data outside of Quebec, but always with contractual and technological safeguards to ensure its protection.

 

6. Who Has Access to Your Data?

 

  • We never sell your personal information.
  • We may share it with service providers (e.g., hosting, communication, analytics) strictly as needed to ensure our services run smoothly. These partners are required to uphold high standards of confidentiality.
 
7. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?


We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

8. Your Rights

 

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent
  • Be informed in case of a data breach
  • File a complaint with the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec


To exercise your rights, email us at info@gkc.ca.

 

9. Security Measures


We apply physical, technological, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or accidental loss. Only authorized personnel have access in the course of their duties.

 

10. Use of Cookies

 

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Provide a personalized browsing experience

You can accept, refuse, or manage cookies via your browser settings.


11. Profiling


We analyze certain browsing behaviors to improve user experience on our site. However, we do not conduct automated profiling that would have legal or significant effects on you.

 

12. Links to Other Websites


Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

 

13. Privacy Incidents

If a security incident involving your data occurs:

  • We will log the incident
  • We will notify the Commission d’accès à l’information if the risk is serious
  • We will notify you as soon as possible if you are affected
 
14. How to File a Complaint

 

If you believe your rights have not been respected, you may:

 
15. Policy Updates


This policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, law, or our organization. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.

 

In Summary


We protect your data the same way we design our projects: with care, precision, and respect.
If you have questions, we are here to answer them.