privacy policy

At josephmontanaro.com, protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information is a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with Quebec’s Law 25 and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information from you when you interact with our website and services, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Financial and property-related details
IP address and browsing activity
We collect this information in a fair and lawful manner, with your knowledge and consent.

Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, collect anonymous statistics, and personalize content. You may opt out of cookie collection through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.

2. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We collect personal information for the following purposes:

To provide real estate services (e.g., property listings, consultations)
To communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, providing updates)
To process transactions and manage customer accounts
To ensure the security and functionality of our website
To comply with legal obligations
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those specified above without obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information
Your personal information may be disclosed to third parties only in the following circumstances:

To service providers and business partners who assist in providing our services (e.g., web hosting, payment processing)
To legal authorities if required by law
With your consent for marketing purposes, including property offers and real estate updates
We take care to ensure that third parties who receive your information are bound by contractual obligations to protect your privacy in accordance with this policy.

4. Consent and Opt-Out Options
By providing personal information, you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

5. Your Rights to Access, Correction, and Deletion
Under Quebec’s Law 25, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access: You may request to access the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: If any of your information is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request a correction.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements and our legitimate business interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at joseph@groupemontanaro.com.

6. Security Measures
We take reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting or storing data is entirely secure. We encourage you to take steps to safeguard your own information, such as using strong passwords.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed outside of Quebec or Canada, including in jurisdictions that may not have equivalent privacy protections. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for any other reason. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and provide notice of material changes.

10. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information
Joseph Montanaro is the designated individual responsible for ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy and Quebec’s Law 25. He can be contacted for any inquiries, concerns, or requests regarding the collection, use, or protection of your personal information.

Contact Information:
Joseph Montanaro
josephmontanaro.com
514 660 3050
joseph@groupemontanaro.com

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with Quebec’s Law 25 and relevant Canadian privacy laws. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and consent to the practices described herein.