Privacy Policy

    Welcome to the website of La compagnie d’édition André Paquette Inc. Protecting your personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use:

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect various types of information when you use our website and our newspaper websites, including, but not limited to, the following:a. NewslettersWhen you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide. This information is used to send you updates, relevant information, and other content by email. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in our newsletters.b. Google AnalyticsWe use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with our websites. This information includes data such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, geographic location, browser type, time spent on the site, and other similar information. Google Analytics uses cookies and other technologies to collect this data. To learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.Please note that the information collected through these means may be used to improve our websites, personalize your user experience, and provide more relevant content. For more information about how we use this data, please refer to the section “How We Use Your Information” in this Privacy Policy.c. Mobile ApplicationWhen you use the Édition AP application, we may collect certain technical information such as:
    • device type;
    • operating system;
    • application version;
    • error logs;
    • usage data;
    • interactions with the application;
    • saved preferences (language, favorites, etc.).
    This information is used to:
    • improve performance;
    • fix bugs;
    • ensure security;
    • enhance the user experience;
    • produce anonymized statistics.
    d. Push NotificationsIf you choose to enable notifications, the Édition AP application may send you alerts regarding breaking news, publications from your newspapers, or other relevant information. You may enable or disable these notifications at any time through your device settings or directly within the application when that option is available.e. AdvertisingAdvertising space displayed within the application is managed by Éditions AP. We do not use third-party advertising networks such as Google AdMob to serve these advertisements.

    2. Security of Your Information

    Protecting your information is one of our highest priorities. We take significant measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Here’s how we protect your information:a. Protection of Personal InformationWe implement advanced security protocols to protect your personal information. These measures include encrypting sensitive data, restricting access to authorized employees only, and using firewalls and intrusion detection technologies.b. Access ManagementAccess to personal information is strictly controlled and limited to employees who require it to perform specific tasks. We train our staff on secure data management and confidentiality practices.c. Security Monitoring and TestingWe regularly conduct security testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. This helps us maintain a high level of security across our websites.However, despite our efforts to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We also encourage you to take appropriate security precautions, such as protecting your password and logging out of your account after using our websites.If you have any questions regarding the security of your information or become aware of a security breach, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy. We will take appropriate measures to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Your trust in the security of your information is essential to us, and we are committed to maintaining its confidentiality.d. Retention of Personal InformationPersonal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable legal obligations.

    3. Your Choices and Rights

    a. Deletion of DataYou have the right to request the deletion of your personal information from our systems if you believe its processing is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent to its processing.Please note that deleting certain information may prevent you from accessing certain services or features of our websites. To request deletion of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy.b. Unsubscribing and Communication PreferencesIf you no longer wish to receive our newsletters or other communications, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions included in our communications. You may also manage your communication preferences by contacting us directly. We will respect your communication preferences.We are committed to respecting your rights regarding your personal information and to processing all related requests appropriately and within the timeframes required by applicable laws. If you have any questions about how we manage these rights, or if you wish to exercise any of them, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy.Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy rights.4. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data collection and use practices or to comply with applicable laws and regulations.When significant changes are made to this Privacy Policy, we will notify users in the following ways:a. Email NotificationIf you have an account and have provided your email address, we may notify you of significant changes by email. This notification will summarize the changes and include a link to the updated Privacy Policy.b. Explicit ConsentBy continuing to use our websites after these changes have been published, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our current privacy practices.We are committed to maintaining transparency regarding our Privacy Policy and ensuring that users are informed of any significant changes. Your privacy is important to us, and we strive to ensure that you are adequately informed of any updates to this Privacy Policy.If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this Privacy Policy.

    5. Contact Us

    In this section, we provide users with essential contact information so they can reach us with questions, concerns, or to exercise their privacy rights.Users may contact us if they:a. Privacy QuestionsHave questions about this Privacy Policy, how we collect, use, and protect their personal information, or any other privacy-related matter.b. Exercising Data Protection RightsWish to exercise their rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of their personal information.The email address reception@eap.on.ca is provided as a convenient point of contact. Users may send an email to this address to ask questions or submit requests concerning their personal information and privacy. We are committed to responding promptly and providing relevant information.By providing a clear and accessible way for users to contact us regarding privacy concerns or requests, we demonstrate our commitment to protecting their information and maintaining transparency in our practices. We encourage users to contact us at the email address above if they have any questions or specific privacy-related requests.Last updated: July 2026