Privacy Statement
Last updated: April 9th, 2026
Introduction
At ADGA Group (ADGA), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through our website in compliance with federal and provincial privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Ontario’s privacy framework, and Quebec’s Law 25.
Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We only collect personal information that is necessary for the purposes identified in this policy.
- Voluntary Information: We collect information you provide directly to us (e.g., through contact forms), including your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technological Information: Using technology, we collect Usage Data such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited to improve website functionality.
- Cookies and Tracking: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics.
Note: In compliance with Law 25, all non-essential tracking technologies are deactivated by default. You must provide explicit opt-in consent to activate these features.
Why We Collect Your Information
Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries or provide requested services.
- To monitor website performance and security.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Disclosure and Data Transfers
ADGA does not sell or rent your personal information.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Cross-Border Transfers: Some of your personal information may be stored or processed outside of Quebec or Canada. In such cases, ADGA conducts a Privacy Impact Assessment to ensure that your data receives a level of protection comparable to Canadian standards.
Data Retention and Safeguards
- Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer required, data is securely destroyed or irreversibly anonymized.
- Security: We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or theft.
Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian and Quebec law, you have significant rights regarding your information:
- Access and Rectification: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the collection or use of your information at any time.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request that we delete your personal information or cease its dissemination under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used technological format.
Contact Our Privacy Officer
ADGA has appointed a Privacy Officer to oversee our compliance with privacy laws. For any questions, requests to exercise your rights, or complaints, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@adga.ca
Address: 21 Fitzgerald Rd. Suite 200, Ottawa ON K2H 9J4
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Consent
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. For the collection of sensitive information or the use of tracking technologies, we will seek your express, opt-in consent through a clear and separate mechanism.