Privacy policy

1. Privacy Notice

We updated our privacy notice on October 20, 2023. It explains how we use and disclose your personal information.

Your personal data collected on Haricot website is used to improve its performance. It is also used to contact you (e.g. via contact forms). By browsing this website, you consent to the collection and use of your data in accordance with our privacy policy.

2. What data is collected on Haricot website?

Haricot collects the following data:

• Contact details and personal information via our contact form: name, email, subject, message.
• Email via newsletter subscription.
• Functional and statistical cookies: session cookies, persistent cookies, and tracking and performance cookies

2.1 Usage data

What is usage data? Here are just a few examples:

• Visited pages
• Date and time of your visit
• Device internet protocol address (IP address)
• Browser information
• Type of mobile device
• Diagnostic data
• Browser information
• Etc.

Everything is collected automatically as you browse the site.

2.2. Cookies

First, let's take a look at what a cookie is. No, it's not a delicious little cookie you'll receive in the mail after visiting our site. It's a cookie that's placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you browse a website.

In your browser settings, you can ask to refuse all cookies or to indicate the use of cookies on your devices. Otherwise, we will be able to use cookies. Please note, however, that by refusing cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our site.

Here are the types of cookies we use on the Haricot website:

• 1. Essential cookies

  Session cookies
  These are the cookies that make the site's functionalities... work. Without these valuable cookies, you would not have access to all of the site's features. We only use these cookies for this purpose. We administer them ourselves.

  Privacy notice acceptance cookies
  These cookies are only used to find out whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies on our website and to retain this preference when browsing our site for 30 days. They are administered by us.

• 2. Tracking and performance indicators

  Statistical cookies
  We use these cookies to analyze visits to the website and to see how visitors use the website. It is possible that this information may identify you as an individual visitor. These cookies are administered by Google Analytics.

3. Data collection

We collect and process data when you:

• Visit our website (via your browser's cookies).
• Fill out the contact form.
• Fill out the newsletter subscription form.

4. Use of data

The data we collect is used to:

• Reply to you after you have sent us a request via the contact form.
• Send our monthly newsletter or any other information by email via the newsletter subscription form.
• To enable you to browse our website efficiently.

5. Data storage

Our web server is based in Quebec. This is where we store your data - safely, of course. Data is kept for a maximum of 81 days before being deleted automatically.

6. Data transfer

Data collected via the Haricot site may be transferred to and stored on computers, tablets or mobile devices of stakeholders located elsewhere than where you are when browsing the site (jurisdiction, province, country, etc.). Data protection laws may differ from one location to another. By accepting this privacy notice - and by submitting your personal information to our website - you consent to this transfer.

Haricot will do everything reasonably possible to ensure the security of your data.

7. Data disclosure

We may disclose your personal data in the following cases:

• Business transactions: if Haricot is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets. A notice will be published before the data is transferred.
• Law enforcement: if we are obliged to disclose your personal information (for example, by law or at the request of public authorities).
• Protect the rights or property of Haricot.
• Prevent or investigate possible acts of piracy or illegal activities in connection with the website.
• Protect user safety.
• Protect against legal liability.

8. Data security

We take great care of your personal information. Nevertheless, remember that when you surf the Internet, you are exposed to direct and indirect risks. No data transfer or storage method is foolproof. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data.

9. Data security

We may process personal information when:

• You consent to processing for specific purposes.
• The processing of personal data is necessary to comply with any legal obligation.
• The transmission of personal data is based on the execution of an agreement with you and/or any pre-contractual obligation.
• The processing of personal data is necessary to protect an individual.
• The processing of personal data is linked to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on Haricot.
• The processing of personal data is necessary for the purposes of Haricot's legitimate interests.

We can help you clarify the legal basis if necessary.

10. Your rights

We are committed to respecting the confidentiality of your personal information. We guarantee that you can exercise your rights.

Your rights are as follows:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data where possible or where there is no good reason why we should continue to process it. Request to update or correct your personal data.
• To object to the processing of your personal data in a particular context or if your personal data is used for direct marketing purposes.
• Request the transfer of your personal data to a third party. This right applies only to automated information that you have previously consented to provide.
• Withdraw your consent to use your personal data.

10.1 Exercising your rights

Simply contact us to exercise your rights. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. We reserve the right to ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

You may also lodge a complaint about the collection and use of your personal data in connection with your browsing of the Haricot website with a competent data protection authority.

11. Links to other websites

The Haricot website contains links to external websites. If you click on a link and are redirected to a site operated by a third party, you should consult that site's privacy notice, as we have no control over their content or practices.

We accept no liability in this respect.

12. Privacy notice updates

We may update our privacy notice. You will be informed via this page. You are welcome to check this page from time to time. However, a notice will be posted on our website before the new version of the privacy notice takes effect.

13. If you have any questions

You may contact us at info@haricotmarketing.com at any time regarding this privacy notice or to exercise your rights. Haricot's Privacy Officer is Étienne Dupuis.