Effective date : September 11, 2023

Borea Construction (“Borea,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting privacy. This policy explains how and for what purposes we collect, use, share, and store the personal information entrusted to us. This policy generally applies to personal information we collect, if any, when you interact with us, such as when you visit our website, communicate with us through social media or email, or apply for a job at Borea. It may also apply to personal information we receive from our customers and partners. This policy does not apply to Borea's collection, use, and sharing of its employees' personal information.

1. Personal information
In this policy, “personal information” generally refers to any information that relates to an individual and that, alone or in combination with other information, can be used to identify that individual. This may include information such as your name, contact details, and date of birth. It may also include other types of more technical information, but only where that information can be used to identify you as an individual.

2. Types of personal information collected
We limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary to provide you with our services, to respond to any other requests you may have, and for the other purposes described below in Section 4 Use of Your Personal Information. Depending on the situation, we may collect the following categories of personal information: 

  • YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, PERSONAL MAILING ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER.

  • EMPLOYMENT-RELATED INFORMATION, SUCH AS INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RESUME, WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION, TITLE AND COMPENSATION HISTORY, WORK SCHEDULE AND STATUS, LICENSES AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS, WORK/RESIDENCE PERMITS, BENEFITS AND LEAVE INFORMATION, CRIMINAL RECORD, TRANSCRIPTS, PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS, DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST RESULTS, DISCIPLINARY OR TERMINATION RECORDS, IF APPLICABLE, WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A JOB AT BOREA.

3. How we collect your personal information
We may collect your personal information in various ways, including:

  • DIRECTLY FROM YOU. WE MAY COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM YOU IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU COMMUNICATE WITH US (INCLUDING BY EMAIL, ON SOCIAL MEDIA, ETC.). IF YOU APPLY FOR A JOB AT BOREA (INCLUDING ON JOB SEARCH WEBSITES AND/OR THROUGH A THIRD PARTY), IF YOU VISIT OUR OFFICES, IF YOU MEET A BOREA REPRESENTATIVE AT A CONFERENCE OR BUSINESS EVENT, OR IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR BUSINESS INTERACTIONS WITH BOREA.

  • FROM OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS. IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE OF A BOREA CUSTOMER OR PARTNER, YOUR EMPLOYER MAY PROVIDE US WITH PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU, TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELEVANT TO THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOREA AND YOUR EMPLOYER.

4. Use of Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following reasons:

  • PROVIDING OUR SERVICES. WE USE THE PERSONAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PROVIDE OUR SERVICES. FOR EXAMPLE, WE MAY NEED TO USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO MANAGE BOREA'S BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT.

  • COMMUNICATING WITH YOU. IF YOU CONTACT US TO ASK A QUESTION OR REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES, WE MAY USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO RESPOND TO YOU. WE MAY ALSO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROMOTE OUR SERVICES AND OFFERS.

  • PROCESSING JOB APPLICATIONS. IF YOU APPLY FOR A JOB AT BOREA, WE MAY USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO PROCESS AND EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION.

  • ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF OUR ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR SEVERAL REASONS RELATED TO OUR ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE CONDUCTING DUE DILIGENCE TO PREVENT OR REDUCE OUR BUSINESS RISK AND TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF OUR INFORMATION, SYSTEM, OR NETWORK, INTRODUCING THE PROJECT TEAM TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS WHEN REQUIRED, OR TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CONTRACTUAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARD TO HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. WE MAY ALSO USE THIS INFORMATION FOR INTERNAL ANALYSIS PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.

  • FOR OTHER REASONS PERMITTED OR REQUIRED BY LAW. FOR EXAMPLE, WE MAY USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT TO PROTECT THE SECURITY OF OUR INFORMATION AND OUR WEBSITE OR TO COMPLY WITH A LEGAL REQUIREMENT, IF NECESSARY.

If necessary, we may also ask for your consent to use your personal information for reasons other than those listed above. 

5. Sharing your personal information
We may share your personal information as follows:

  • WITH OUR AFFILIATED COMPANIES. BOREA MAY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATED COMPANIES FOR THE REASONS DESCRIBED IN THIS POLICY, INCLUDING TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS AND TO ENSURE THAT YOUR INFORMATION IS UP-TO-DATE, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE.

  • WITH OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS. BOREA MAY TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES (SUCH AS DATA PROCESSING, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
    SERVER BACKUP AND HOSTING, SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS, PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS ACCOUNTANTS OR LAWYERS, CREDIT OR COLLECTION AGENCIES). WE REQUIRE THESE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES AND TO LIMIT THEIR USE OF THIS INFORMATION TO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE SERVICE AGREEMENT.

  • TO RELEVANT THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION. WE MAY DECIDE TO SELL OR TRANSFER, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OUR BUSINESS TO A THIRD PARTY, MERGE WITH ANOTHER ENTITY, SECURE OUR ASSETS, OR ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER FINANCING OR STRATEGIC CAPITAL TRANSACTION (INCLUDING INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS), TO AN ACQUISITION, RESTRUCTURING, SALE OF SHARES OR ANY OTHER CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE COMPANY. WE MAY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WHEN NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH A TRANSACTION, REQUIRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES.

  • WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD PARTIES. WE MAY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WHEN YOU CONSENT TO IT OR WHEN APPLICABLE LAW PERMITS OR REQUIRES IT. THIS MAY BE THE CASE, FOR EXAMPLE, IF BOREA IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE OR SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO COMPLY WITH A LEGAL OBLIGATION, OR TO ENFORCE OTHER AGREEMENTS, OR TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS, PROPERTY, OR SAFETY OF BOREA, ITS CUSTOMERS, AND ITS PARTNERS.


6. Cookies and similar technologies
A cookie is a file that can be placed on your browser or computer without your knowledge by a website to enable it to monitor your use of the site or your preferences.
The law allows cookies to be stored on your device only in cases where they are strictly necessary for the operation of this website. For all other types of cookies, we need your consent.
Borea does not currently use cookies or other tracking technologies to monitor your use of this website or your preferences.
While we do not use cookies for tracking purposes as mentioned above, please note that certain third-party services and content embedded within our website may use cookies or other tracking technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, social media plugins, embedded videos, and hyperlinks to other websites. Such third-party services are governed by their own confidentiality and privacy policies and practices, and Borea doesn’t have control over their use of cookies or data collection methods. In no event shall Borea be liable to any user or anyone else in connection with the confidentiality or privacy practices of third parties. 

7. Your privacy choices
Your consent is required for the collection, use, or sharing of your personal information. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as set out herein. We will also obtain your consent when we wish to use your personal information for reasons other than those set out in this policy or in the terms and conditions of a specific service you have requested (except where the law provides for a clear exception), all in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Upon reasonable written notice from you, you may withdraw your consent to the use and disclosure of your personal information by Borea, subject to any applicable legal or contractual restrictions, if any. For any request relating to your consent, including withdrawal, please send us a written request using the contact information provided in Section 14 Contact Us below. Withdrawing your consent may affect the services we are able to provide to you and your employer.

8. Protection of your personal information
To protect the confidentiality of your personal information, we use administrative, physical, and technological safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, loss of personal information, or breaches of security. We also apply safeguards when we destroy or anonymize your personal information.

9. Retention of your personal information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, manage our business, and comply with our legal obligations. When it is no longer needed, your personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized (so that it is reasonable, in the circumstances, to say that it can no longer, irreversibly, be used to identify you directly or indirectly). .

10. Hosting of personal information
We are a company whose principal place of business is in the province of Quebec, and we generally host personal information in Quebec or, when this is not possible, in Canada. However, some of our service providers may access, process, or host personal information outside of Quebec or Canada, including in the United States. As a result, your personal information may be subject to the laws of foreign jurisdictions, including any laws authorizing or requiring disclosure of information to the government, government agencies, courts, and law enforcement authorities in that jurisdiction. We only share personal information with third parties outside Quebec or Canada if we are satisfied that it will be adequately protected in the foreign jurisdiction.

11. Accessing and correcting your personal information
Borea respects your right to access your personal information and request its correction if it is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to applicable legal restrictions. To exercise these rights, please use the contact details provided in Section 13 Language below.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may make changes to this policy from time to time. Any changes we make will take effect when we post the revised policy on our website. If we make significant changes to the policy, we will post a notice on our website or contact you to notify you when required by law. By continuing to interact with us after the revised policy is posted, you agree to the changes to the policy, subject to any additional requirements that may apply. The “effective date” at the top of this policy indicates the date it was last updated.

13. Language
The French version of this Privacy Policy shall prevail in the event of any discrepancy or conflict between it and any other version.

14. Contact us
If you have any questions or complaints about how we handle your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the following address:

Privacy Officer
Borea Construction
562 Olivier Road
Lévis, Quebec, CANADA G7A 2N6

Email : vieprivee_privacy@boreaconstruction.com