{"id":2285,"date":"2026-04-09T13:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qisante.ca\/?page_id=2285"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:31:42","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qisante.ca\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1730&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list_dots&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773324003516{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n<p>The\u00a0Health Innovation Distric (HID)\u00a0collects certain personal information, including through its website, in order to carry out its mission, conduct its activities, and adapt its tools and services.<\/p>\n<p>This information is collected and used in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the\u00a0<em>Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information<\/em>\u00a0(\u201cLaw 25\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>For more information about how HID collects, uses, and protects your personal information, please contact us at:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@qisante.ca\">info@qisante.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Collection and Use of Personal Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We may collect the following types of personal information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Contact information:<\/strong>your name, title, role, company or organization, telephone number (including your mobile number if provided), email address, and mailing address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information from public sources:<\/strong>information available through public sources such as LinkedIn, professional directories, or similar online publications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subscriptions and preferences:<\/strong>when you subscribe to receive newsletters, updates, or informational materials, as well as your consent preferences, which help us determine the types of information that may be of interest to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information collected through events and activities:<\/strong>your participation in activities we organize (such as events, webinars, workshops, discussion groups, citizen committees, or expert committees), as well as any evaluation forms you complete regarding these activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information related to members, partners, and collaborators:<\/strong>we may collect certain personal information when you become a member, partner, or collaborator, or when you participate in our activities or projects. This may include your name, contact information, organizational affiliation, and other information required to manage your membership, participation, or relationship with QIS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplier information:<\/strong>if you provide services to QIS, we may collect your contact information as well as information about your organization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information related to job, award, or competition applicants:<\/strong>when you submit an application for a job, award, or competition, we may collect personal information necessary to assess your application and follow up with you. This may include your name, contact information, and information contained in documents you provide (such as your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or cover letter).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access credentials:<\/strong>where applicable, a username, password, or other login credentials allowing access to secure platforms or online services provided to members, partners, or participants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social media interactions:<\/strong>posts, likes, shares, tweets, or other interactions with QIS through social media platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical and browsing information:<\/strong>when you access our website or technological services, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and information about how you navigate the site (such as pages visited, visit duration, and interactions with pages).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensitive or special categories of personal information:<\/strong>in certain circumstances, we may collect more sensitive personal information. For example, when organizing events or meetings, we may collect information about dietary restrictions or accessibility or accommodation needs in order to properly accommodate participants. If such information is not provided, we may not be able to meet those needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Purposes for Using Personal Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We use personal information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Managing relationships with members, partners, and collaborators:<\/strong>administering memberships, maintaining contact information, and managing relationships with individuals and organizations involved in our activities or projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying out our mission and activities:<\/strong>planning, organizing, and administering initiatives such as projects, events, webinars, workshops, consultations, discussion groups, committees, publications, and other activities related to our mission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communications:<\/strong>communicating with you to provide updates, invitations to activities, newsletters, and other information related to QIS initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing registrations and participation:<\/strong>processing registrations for activities, managing participation, and collecting feedback or evaluations to improve our programs and events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing suppliers and service partners:<\/strong>administering relationships with service providers and partners, including contracts, services rendered, and payments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administration and internal management:<\/strong>managing the administrative and financial operations of the organization, including financial contributions, payments, donations, and receipts where applicable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website operation and improvement:<\/strong>analyzing the use of our website and digital platforms to ensure their proper functioning, security, and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance with legal obligations:<\/strong>complying with applicable laws and regulations, including\u00a0Law 25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure, Retention, and Protection of Personal Information<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Purposes for Using Personal Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We may share personal information with third parties when necessary to carry out our activities or provide services related to our mission. These may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>service providers or partners assisting with event organization, website management, or technological systems;<\/li>\n<li>professional service providers such as accounting, IT, or payment processing services;<\/li>\n<li>public authorities or government bodies when disclosure is required by law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In all cases, we limit the information shared to what is necessary and require third parties to adequately protect personal information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Retention of Personal Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal obligations. Once that period has expired, the information is securely destroyed or anonymized in accordance with our information management practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Security of Personal Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.<\/p>\n<p>However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet is completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Your Rights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In accordance with\u00a0Law 25, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the right to access the personal information we hold about you;<\/li>\n<li>the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;<\/li>\n<li>the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise these rights, you may contact the person responsible for personal information protection using the contact information provided in this policy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Cookies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how the site is used in order to improve its performance and user experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">External Links<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our website may contain links to third-party websites. QIS is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Changes to This Policy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, comply with legislative or regulatory updates, or adapt to organizational changes and activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/qisante.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yellow_line.png\" alt=\"ligne\" width=\"70\" height=\"13\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0068a9;\">Contact Us<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have any questions about this policy or the management of your personal information, you may contact the person responsible for personal information protection at QIS, namely the\u00a0<strong>Executive Vice-President<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Vice-President, St\u00e9fanie Tran,\u00a0 can be reached at: <strong>info@qisante.ca<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1730&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list_dots&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773324003516{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;] Privacy Policy The\u00a0Health Innovation Distric (HID)\u00a0collects certain personal information, including through its website, in order to carry out its mission, conduct its activities, and adapt its tools and services. 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