1. Introduction
The National Association of Industrial Mechanics – Local 1981 (hereinafter referred to as “Local 1981”) places great importance on protecting the privacy and safeguarding the personal information of its members, partners, and visitors.
This policy aims to inform you of our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of your personal information.
By providing us with personal information (through our website, by email, in person, or by telephone), you consent to its processing in accordance with this policy and authorize Local 1981 and its service providers to use it for the purposes described below.
2. Personal Information Collected
Local 1981 may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity information (first and last name);
- Contact information (mailing address, email address, telephone number);
- Any other information voluntarily provided as part of our activities.
If you are under 14 years of age, please do not provide us with personal information without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Methods of Collection
Your personal information may be collected:
- By completing a contact or membership form;
- Through email exchanges, phone calls, or meetings;
- When subscribing to our newsletter through our website;
- When using our website, including through the use of cookies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve website navigation, compile usage statistics, and personalize content.
The use of cookies requires your prior consent. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may be limited.
4. Use of Personal Information
Your personal information is used only in accordance with applicable legislation and the consent given, including for:
- Providing our services and conducting our activities;
- Responding to your information requests;
- Sending our newsletter (if subscribed);
- Sending promotional communications (if consented);
- Complying with our legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Local 1981 does not disclose your personal information to third parties, unless:
- Required by law;
- You have given your consent; or
- It is necessary to provide our services, for example to suppliers or partners (web hosting, email management, etc.).
These third parties only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and must comply with confidentiality standards in accordance with the law.
6. Retention and Destruction of Information
Personal information is retained only for the period necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Once this period has expired, the information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- Access to your personal information;
- Correction of errors or inaccuracies;
- Withdrawal of consent for future use.
Any request must be submitted in writing to the individual responsible, identified below.
A response will be provided within 30 days, in accordance with the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector.
8. Personal Information Protection Officer
Éric Ledoux
Director and Personal Information Protection Officer
National Association of Industrial Mechanics – Local 1981
Bureau 202 – 8300 Boul Métropolitain Est
Anjou , Québec H1K 1A2
514-584-1981
info@local181.org