1. Introduction
artPontiac (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Bill 25).
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information only as necessary for our purposes, including:
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Identification and contact information: name, email, phone number, mailing address.
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Transactional information: payments, donations, and membership details.
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Communications: inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, and event registrations.
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Website usage: cookies, IP address, and browsing data (if applicable).
Whenever possible, we collect information directly from you.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for purposes such as:
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Managing memberships, donations, and program registrations.
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Communicating with you about exhibitions, events, and activities.
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Sending promotional and marketing communications, including newsletters, special offers, and information about our partners or sponsors (with your consent).
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Providing digital services, including newsletters and online content.
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Complying with legal and financial obligations.
We will not use your information for purposes other than those identified, unless required or permitted by law, or with your explicit consent.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your information with:
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Service providers (such as payment processors, email services, or IT providers).
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Government authorities if required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
5. Consent
By providing personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us.
6. Retention and Destruction
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes identified, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Under Bill 25, you have the following rights:
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To access and correct your personal information.
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To withdraw your consent to processing, where applicable.
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To request that your personal information be deleted.
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To request portability of your information in a structured, commonly used format.
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To be informed about automated decision-making, if applicable.
Requests may be sent to the contact listed above.
8. Security Measures
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Safeguards include physical, organizational, and technological measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
9. Privacy Officer
artPontiac has appointed a Privacy Officer responsible for compliance with this policy and with Bill 25.
Privacy Officer Contact:
Jon Stewart
jon@calumetmedia.ca
819-647-2204
10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted with a new effective date.
Last Updated: September 21, 2025