Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. (referred to as we, us, or our) is a management and consulting firm headquartered at 700-250 boul Industriel, Châteauguay, Quebec J6J 4Z2, Canada. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.jreducharme.buzz or engage our services.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, during business consultations, through email and phone communications, and in the course of our service delivery. By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our approach to privacy and data protection.

Our commitment to privacy is rooted in our core values of integrity, transparency, and respect for individuals. We believe that protecting personal information is not merely a legal obligation but a fundamental aspect of building trust with those we serve. This policy reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. operates in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada, the Quebec Law 25 (formerly Bill 64) modernizing legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information, and where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy frameworks.

If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer by email at chat@jreducharme.buzz or by telephone at +1 (802) 416-6317. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and thoroughly.

This policy was developed by JRE Ducharme, the developer and operator of this website, in consultation with privacy legal counsel to ensure comprehensive coverage of all applicable requirements and best practices.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, to communicate with you effectively, and to comply with legal obligations. The categories of information we collect include personal information, usage data, device information, communication records, and financial information relevant to our business relationship.

Personal Information refers to any information that can be used to identify you as an individual. This includes your full name, business title, email address, telephone number, postal address, company name, and professional background. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it through our website contact forms, during initial consultations, or throughout the course of our engagement.

Usage Data is collected automatically when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, your device operating system, and other diagnostic data. We use this information to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve the user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Communication Data includes records of your correspondence with us, whether by email, telephone, video conference, or in-person meetings. We may record or document business-related communications for quality assurance, training, and record-keeping purposes. We will inform you before recording any call and obtain your consent where required by applicable law.

Financial Information may include billing details, payment records, invoice data, banking information for payment processing, and credit references. We collect this information solely for the purpose of establishing and maintaining our business relationship and fulfilling contractual obligations.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through three primary channels: direct collection from you, automated collection through our website and digital platforms, and from third-party sources where permitted by law.

Direct Collection. We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This occurs when you fill out a contact form on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, request a consultation, apply for a position with our firm, or communicate with us by email, phone, or in person. The information you provide is used for the specific purpose for which it was submitted and for related business purposes.

Automated Collection. When you access our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through our web servers, analytics tools, and cookie technologies. This includes your IP address, browser characteristics, operating system details, referring URLs, and browsing patterns on our site. This automated collection helps us optimize our website, diagnose technical issues, and understand user preferences.

Third-Party Sources. In certain circumstances, we may receive information about you from third parties such as business partners, professional referrals, credit bureaus, background check providers, and publicly available sources. We only collect information from third parties when we have a legitimate business purpose and where such collection is permitted by applicable privacy laws.

Analytics and Tracking. We use analytics services provided by third parties to help us understand how our website is used. These service providers may collect information about your use of our website through cookies and similar technologies. We require these providers to handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Public Sources. We may collect information that is publicly available, such as information from professional networking sites, corporate registries, public court records, and other publicly accessible databases. We use this information for due diligence, client verification, and business development purposes in compliance with applicable laws.

4. Types of Information Collected

We collect the following categories of information depending on the nature of our relationship with you and the services we provide:

• Identity Data including your full legal name, professional title, company name, date of birth where required for verification, government-issued identification numbers where necessary for compliance, and professional credentials or licenses.
• Contact Data including your billing address, business address, email address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and professional social media handles or professional profile URLs.
• Financial Data including bank account details, payment card information processed through our secure payment gateway, invoice records, transaction history, credit references, and tax identification numbers where required for billing purposes.
• Technical Data including internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
• Profile Data including your username and password for any account you create with us, your interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses, as well as your professional background and areas of expertise relevant to our engagement.
• Usage Data including information about how you use our website, products, and services, the pages you view, the links you click, the search queries you submit, and the duration of your visits to different sections of our site.
• Communication Data including records of our correspondence with you, your preferences for receiving communications from us, your communication history and patterns, and notes from consultations and meetings.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, or health information unless explicitly required for a specific service and with your explicit consent.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, each of which is grounded in a legitimate business need and, where required, your consent:

Service Delivery. We use your information to provide management consulting advisory services, to fulfill our contractual obligations, to process your requests and inquiries, to schedule and conduct consultations and meetings, and to deliver reports, analyses, and recommendations as part of our engagement with you.

Communication. We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, to send administrative information regarding our services, to communicate with you about changes to our policies or terms, to send service-related announcements, and to manage our relationship with you as a client or business partner.

Improvement. We analyze usage patterns and feedback to improve our website, services, and user experience. This includes conducting research, analyzing trends, measuring the effectiveness of our communications, and developing new service offerings that better meet the needs of our clients.

Security. We use information to protect the security and integrity of our website, systems, and data, to detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activities, and to enforce our terms of service and other agreements.

Marketing. With your consent where required by law, we may use your information to send you promotional materials about our services, industry insights, newsletters, event invitations, and thought leadership content. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Analytics. We use aggregated, anonymized data to understand trends, measure the performance of our website, and generate statistical reports that help us make informed business decisions. This analysis never involves identifying individual users.

Legal Compliance. We process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests. This includes responding to subpoenas, court orders, regulatory inquiries, and other lawful requests from authorities, as well as fulfilling record-keeping obligations imposed by professional and regulatory bodies.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the nature of our relationship with you and the specific processing activity, our legal bases include the following:

Consent. We rely on your consent for certain processing activities, particularly where we collect sensitive information, send marketing communications, or use cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Contractual Necessity. We process information when it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. This includes processing required to deliver our consulting services, process payments, and manage the client relationship.

Legal Obligation. We process information when we are required to do so by applicable law. This includes compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, tax laws, professional conduct rules, record-keeping requirements, and lawful requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities.

Legitimate Interests. We process information for our legitimate business interests, provided that such processing does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include operating and improving our business, preventing fraud, ensuring network and information security, conducting direct marketing, and reporting corporate transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.

Vital Interests. In rare circumstances, we may process information when it is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person, such as in a medical emergency where processing is necessary to prevent serious harm.

Public Interest. We may process information when necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, such as cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation of criminal offenses or responding to public health requirements.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances and with appropriate safeguards in place:

Service Providers. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including IT service providers, cloud hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, email communication platforms, and professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants. These providers are contractually bound to process your information only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that business transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information and ensure that the recipient is bound by obligations of confidentiality and data protection consistent with this policy.

Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, prevent fraud or illegal activity, protect the personal safety of our users or the public, or respond to a valid legal request from governmental or regulatory authorities.

With Your Consent. We may share your information with third parties when we have obtained your explicit consent to do so. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to applicable legal or contractual restrictions.

Professional Networks. We may share limited contact information within our professional network of consultants, partners, and affiliates for the purpose of fulfilling our service commitments to you, provided that such parties agree to treat your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Aggregated Data. We may share aggregated, anonymized data that does not identify individuals for research, analysis, marketing, or other business purposes. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

8. International Data Transfers

Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. is based in Canada, and your information is primarily processed in Canada. However, we may transfer your information to service providers located in other countries including the United States and members of the European Economic Area where necessary for the provision of our services.

When we transfer your personal information across international borders, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an equivalent level of protection as required under Canadian privacy laws and, where applicable, the GDPR. These safeguards include entering into Standard Contractual Clauses with the receiving parties, ensuring that the recipient country has been deemed to provide adequate data protection, or obtaining your explicit consent to the transfer after informing you of the potential risks.

We carefully vet all third-party service providers that may receive transferred data and require them to maintain technical and organizational security measures consistent with the sensitivity of the information. We conduct periodic reviews of our international data transfer practices to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legal requirements.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, please be aware that we transfer your personal information only to countries that the European Commission has determined provide an adequate level of data protection, or we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

You have the right to request information about the specific safeguards applied to the transfer of your personal information by contacting our Privacy Officer at chat@jreducharme.buzz.

We are committed to maintaining the same level of privacy protection for your information, regardless of where it is processed, in accordance with the principles set out in this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period varies depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.

The criteria we use to determine appropriate retention periods include the duration of our business relationship with you, the existence of a legal or regulatory obligation to retain the information, the nature of the information and its sensitivity, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the information and whether those purposes can be achieved through other means, and applicable limitation periods for legal claims.

Generally, we retain personal information for the duration of our engagement plus a period of seven years following the conclusion of our business relationship to comply with legal and regulatory record-keeping requirements and to address any potential claims or disputes. Financial records may be retained for longer periods as required by tax and accounting regulations.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data disposal procedures. Information that has been anonymized such that it can no longer identify you may be retained for analytical and business intelligence purposes.

We periodically review our data holdings and delete information that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. This review process is conducted at least annually and is documented in accordance with our data governance framework developed by JRE Ducharme.

10. Data Security

Protecting your information is a top priority at Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. We have implemented comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Technical Measures include encryption of data in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols for all communications with our website, encryption of sensitive data at rest, firewalls and intrusion detection systems, regular security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, secure authentication mechanisms including multi-factor authentication where appropriate, and automated monitoring systems that detect and alert us to suspicious activity.

Organizational Measures include strict access controls that limit access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions, mandatory privacy and security training for all personnel, clear policies and procedures for handling data breaches and security incidents, regular audits of our data protection practices, and contractual requirements that bind our employees, contractors, and service providers to confidentiality obligations.

Incident Response. We have established a comprehensive incident response plan to address any potential data security incidents. In the event of a data breach that presents a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant regulatory authorities as required by applicable law without undue delay.

Employee Training. All employees of Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. receive regular training on data protection, privacy best practices, and their obligations under this policy. Training is updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements and emerging threats.

Physical Security. Our offices are secured with access control systems, and physical records containing personal information are stored in locked cabinets with access limited to authorized personnel only. We maintain visitor logs and require all visitors to be escorted while on our premises.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of your rights and responding to your requests in a timely manner.

Right of Access. You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and, if so, to access that information along with details about the purposes of processing, the categories of information involved, the recipients of the information, the retention period, and your other rights.

Right to Rectification. You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you. We will make the correction promptly and notify any third parties to whom we have disclosed the information.

Right to Erasure. You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, including when the information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, when you withdraw your consent and no other legal basis exists, when you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds, or when the information has been unlawfully processed.

Right to Restrict Processing. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the information, when the processing is unlawful and you oppose erasure, or when we no longer need the information but you require it for the establishment or defense of legal claims.

Right to Data Portability. You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another controller without hindrance, where the processing is based on consent or contract and is carried out by automated means.

Right to Object. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes at any time. Where we process your information based on legitimate interests, you also have the right to object on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Right to Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at chat@jreducharme.buzz or call +1 (802) 416-6317. We will respond to your request within thirty days, or such shorter period as required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under the age of eighteen has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children online activity and to educate them about the importance of protecting their personal information. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

In jurisdictions where the age of digital consent is higher than eighteen, we adhere to the applicable age threshold and require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from minors. We do not use or attempt to use the personal information of minors for marketing purposes or create profiles of minors based on their online behavior.

We encourage schools, educators, and parents to teach children about safe online practices, including not sharing personal information on websites without adult supervision. Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals, including children, and we take our responsibility in this regard seriously.

Our policy regarding children privacy is reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with evolving legal standards, including the United States Children Online Privacy Protection Act and similar laws in other jurisdictions where our services may be accessed.

13. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications that are not owned or controlled by Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. This includes links to professional social media profiles, industry publications, partner websites, and integrated services such as mapping services, video players, and analytics providers.

We do not control the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. When you click on a link to a third-party site, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies of that third party. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

Our website may include social media features, such as sharing buttons or embedded social media feeds. These features may collect your IP address, track which page you are visiting on our site, and set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing the feature, not by our Privacy Policy.

We use third-party analytics services to help us understand how our website is used. These analytics providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites over time. We require these providers to comply with applicable privacy laws and to not use the information collected for their own purposes.

If you have questions about the privacy practices of any third party whose services we use, we encourage you to contact that third party directly or to review their published privacy policy.

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the regulatory landscape. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date and, where appropriate, by sending you a direct notification.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Material changes to this policy may include significant changes in the types of information we collect, how we use that information, the parties with whom we share it, or the rights available to you regarding your information. We will not make material changes that reduce your privacy rights without first obtaining your consent where required by law.

We maintain historical versions of this Privacy Policy for your reference. If you would like to access a previous version of this policy, please contact us at chat@jreducharme.buzz and we will provide it to you promptly.

This policy was drafted and is maintained by JRE Ducharme. Any questions or concerns regarding changes to this policy should be directed to our Privacy Officer using the contact information provided in the following section.

15. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your preferences and actions over a period of time, eliminating the need to re-enter information on each visit.

Essential Cookies. These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not collect information that could be used for marketing purposes and do not remember your browsing activity on other websites.

Analytics Cookies. We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most frequently visited, how users navigate between pages, and whether users encounter error messages. The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of our website, ensuring that we deliver content that is relevant and accessible.

Functional Cookies. These cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your previous interactions. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Third-Party Cookies. Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers such as analytics platforms and social media networks. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend that you review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices.

Cookie Management. You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features. You can delete cookies that have already been stored on your device at any time through your browser settings. For more detailed information about cookie management for your specific browser, we recommend visiting the browser help pages.

Consent Preferences. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can update your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using any cookie preference center we may provide on our website. We respect your choices and will not use cookies that you have rejected except as necessary for the basic functioning of our site.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and thoroughly.

Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc.
700-250 boul Industriel
Châteauguay, Quebec J6J 4Z2
Canada

Privacy Officer: JRE Ducharme
Email: chat@jreducharme.buzz
Telephone: +1 (802) 416-6317

We will acknowledge receipt of your privacy-related inquiry within two business days and will work to resolve your concern within thirty days. If we need additional time to address your request, we will inform you of the reason for the delay and provide an estimated timeline for resolution.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the applicable supervisory authority. In Canada, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. In Quebec, you may contact the Commission d accès à l information du Québec. For individuals in the European Economic Area, you may contact your local data protection authority.

We take your privacy concerns seriously and are dedicated to maintaining the trust you have placed in Gestion Jre Ducharme Inc. This Privacy Policy was developed by JRE Ducharme on behalf of the company and reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting your personal information.