Privacy Policy

    Last updated: 2026-09-02

    1. Introduction

    Group PV Media (hereinafter "we", "our" or "the Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

    2. Data Controller

    The data controller for personal data is:

    • Company name: Group PV Media
    • Address: Saint-Lazare, Quebec, Canada
    • Email: bonjour@grouppvmedia.com

    3. Data Collected

    We collect the following types of data:

    3.1 Data provided directly

    • First and last name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Company name
    • Message or contact request

    3.2 Data collected automatically

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited and time spent
    • Traffic source (referrer)
    • Approximate geolocation data

    4. Purposes of Processing

    Your data is processed for the following purposes:

    • Respond to your contact and quote requests
    • Provide you with our digital marketing services
    • Improve our website and services
    • Analyze traffic and user behavior
    • Comply with our legal obligations
    • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)

    5. Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your data on the following legal bases:

    • Consent: Consent: For analytical cookies and marketing communications
    • Contract performance: Contract performance: For the provision of our services
    • Legitimate interest: Legitimate interest: To improve our services and website
    • Legal obligation: Legal obligation: To comply with our tax and accounting obligations

    6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

    Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

    Types of cookies used

    • Essential cookies: Essential cookies: Necessary for site operation (consent preferences)
    • Analytical cookies: Analytical cookies: Google Analytics (G-N804LW5FJ2) and Ahrefs Analytics to analyze traffic and improve our services

    You can manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner displayed on your first visit, or by modifying your browser settings.

    7. Data Sharing

    We never sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

    • Service providers: Service providers: Web hosting, analytics tools, messaging services
    • Technology partners: Technology partners: Google (Analytics), Ahrefs (Analytics)
    • Legal authorities: Legal authorities: If required by law

    8. International Transfers

    Some of your data may be transferred to countries outside Canada or the European Union (particularly the United States for Google services). These transfers are governed by standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms ensuring an adequate level of protection.

    9. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data for the following periods:

    • Contact data: Contact data: 3 years after last contact
    • Client data: Client data: Duration of business relationship + 5 years (legal obligations)
    • Analytical data: Analytical data: Maximum 26 months
    • Cookie preferences: Cookie preferences: 12 months

    10. Your Rights

    In accordance with GDPR and PIPEDA, you have the following rights:

    • Right of access: Right of access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
    • Right of rectification: Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate data
    • Right to erasure: Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
    • Right to restriction: Right to restriction: Limit processing of your data
    • Right to portability: Right to portability: Receive your data in a structured format
    • Right to object: Right to object: Object to processing of your data
    • Right to withdraw consent: Right to withdraw consent: At any time

    To exercise these rights, contact us at: bonjour@grouppvmedia.com

    You also have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority (ICO in the UK, Privacy Commissioner in Canada).

    11. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure or destruction, including:

    • SSL/TLS encryption of communications
    • Restricted access to personal data
    • Secure hosting
    • Regular security updates

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this privacy policy periodically. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to regularly review this policy.

    13. Contact

    For any questions regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us:

    • Email: bonjour@grouppvmedia.com
    • Phone: (579) 353-1555