Privacy policy
Last Updated: May 2025
At GAUMOND ET ASSOCIÉS HUISSIERS DE JUSTICE S.E.N.C. (“GAUMOND ET ASSOCIÉS HUISSIERS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we want you to understand what personal information we collect and how we use and disclose it. That is why we encourage you to read our privacy policy before using our services or applying to join our team.
What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover?
This privacy policy applies to all interactions we have with you in the context of our professional practice (our “services”), including through our website at www.huissiersgaumond.com (the “website”), and to any application you submit to join our team.
What personal information do we collect and why?
We collect your personal information through fee agreements, your lawyer, emails, our website, and all other interactions with you. Your information is used for various purposes, such as serving legal documents, performing seizures, conducting reports, and enforcing court decisions. Please refer to the tables below for details.
Examples of personal information categories and their purposes:
| Personal Information | Purpose of Collection |
|---|---|
| Name, home address, phone number, email | Name, home address, phone number, and email of the recipient |
| Name, home address, phone number, email, judicial district, court file number | Lawyer’s details: name, professional address, phone, email |
| Name, home address, phone number, email | Third-party’s details: name, home and professional address, asset descriptions |
| Name, home address, phone number, email, judicial district, court file number | Lawyer’s details |
| Name, home address, phone number, email | To manage your file and respond to your inquiries. |
| Banking information | To manage billing and process payments. |
| Date, time, and duration of visits to our website, pages viewed, clicked links, language preferences, etc. (via cookies and pixels) | To analyze overall website traffic and interactions. |
We also collect personal information from job or internship applicants:
| Personal Information | Purpose of Collection |
|---|---|
| Full name, home address, email, phone number, education, professional memberships, license number, work experience, skills, career objectives, résumé, references, criminal record | To process your job application, assess qualifications, verify references, and communicate with you. Also to determine appropriate compensation and comply with legal requirements. |
Please note: we may also collect and use your information for any other purpose authorized or required by law. You agree to keep the personal information you provide up to date and accurate; otherwise, we may not be able to offer you our services or process your application.
How do we share your personal information?
We share your information with third parties when necessary to fulfill the purposes above:
| Category of Third Party | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Your lawyer | We may share your information with your lawyer when required under the fee agreement. |
| Service providers | We may share information with authorized third-party providers offering services such as website hosting, data storage, or background checks. |
| Professional advisors | We may share your data with legal, financial, or accounting advisors as needed for our business and legal compliance. |
| Law enforcement and authorities | We may respond to access requests from authorities, ensuring the request is lawful and informing you where possible. Only the strictly necessary data will be shared. |
| Business transactions | We may share your information with buyers or partners in case of a merger, acquisition, loan financing, asset sale, or insolvency where personal data may be considered part of our business assets. |
How do we transfer your personal information?
Your data may be stored at our offices or with third-party providers and advisors, some of whom may be located or store data outside Quebec. By providing your information, you consent to it being shared and stored outside Quebec. Once outside Quebec, your data may be subject to local laws and accessible to foreign courts, governments, or law enforcement.
However, our handling of your information remains governed by this policy. When applicable, we comply with legal requirements for data transfer protections. For more details, contact us as described below.
How do we protect and retain your personal information?
We implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your data. However, no online or connected system is 100% secure. Therefore, we do not guarantee the absolute security or integrity of your personal information.
We retain your data only for the necessary duration to fulfill the stated purposes and comply with ethical and legal obligations. Access is limited to individuals who need it to perform their job functions.
What are your rights concerning your personal information?
Subject to applicable laws, you may submit a written request with proof of identity to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections
Withdraw your consent
You may also have the following rights, depending on the law:
Control the distribution of your information
Receive a copy of your digital data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request its transfer to another organization
Be informed about and comment on automated decision-making
Request details about how your information is processed
You also have the right to file a complaint with a privacy authority such as the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us as indicated below.
How will you know if the policy changes?
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes take effect once the revised version is published. You will be informed of any updates as required by law. This policy was last updated on the date shown at the top.
How to contact us?
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information or this privacy policy, contact our Privacy Officer at:
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