Privacy Statement - McCord Stewart Museum
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Privacy Statement

The McCord Stewart Museum and the McCord Museum Foundation are committed to protecting your personal information. The purpose of our privacy policy (the “Policy”) is to explain how we collect, use and disclose your personal information when you use our website and services, and what your rights are in this regard.

The Museum and the Foundation are separate legal entities. However, they share certain resources and objectives. As a result, we may ask you whether the personal information you entrust to the Museum or Foundation can be exchanged between the two organizations when required for the purposes set out in this Policy, unless you explicitly refuse.

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, including those that may be accessed through links on our website. We are not responsible for these sites. Third-party websites have their own policies in place. If you visit a third-party website, we invite you to familiarize yourself with its policies before submitting your personal information, if applicable.

This Policy does not apply to the collection, retention, use or disclosure of historical or genealogical material for legitimate public information purposes.

What is “personal information”?

Generally speaking, “personal information” refers to any information that can be used directly or indirectly to identify an individual. This could include your name, e-mail address or date of birth.

However, business contact information is not considered personal information.

What personal information do we collect?

During your interactions with us, we may collect some or all of the following personal information:

  • Personal contact information, such as your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number
  • Information you provide to us in connection with our services, including sensitive personal information such as your date of birth
  • Billing information, such as your billing address and banking information

In all cases, we strive to limit the personal information we collect to that strictly needed for the purposes described in the “How do we use your personal information?” section.

Do we collect information using cookies?

When you browse our website, we collect certain information using cookies and other tracking technologies.

Certain cookies are necessary to ensure our website works properly. Others are optional and help improve site browsing, analyze usage or support promotional efforts to provide a better user experience. You can accept, refuse or customize your choices at any time by clicking on the icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen, which opens the consent manager.

Cookie categories

  • Strictly necessary: These cookies are essential for the website’s basic functions and cannot be deactivated. They are generally set in response to actions that you perform and that constitute requests for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies or to inform you of their existence, but the performance of some website sections may be affected. These cookies do not store any identifying information of a personal nature.
  • Functionality: These cookies are used to improve and personalize website functionality. They may be activated by our personnel or by third parties whose services are used on our website pages. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
  • Analysis: These cookies are used to identify traffic sources and the number of visits in order to measure and improve website performance. They also help identify the most and least visited pages and evaluate how people browse the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not accept these cookies, our teams will not be informed of your visit to this site.
  • Targeted advertising: These cookies may be placed on our website by advertising partners, who can use them to create a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on other websites. They do not store personal data directly but do use the unique identification of your browser and Internet device. If you do not accept these cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less geared to your interests.

How do we collect your personal information?

Wherever possible, we will obtain your personal information directly from you, with your consent, when you interact with us (for example, when you fill out a form on our website or reply to a job ad). We may, however, collect your personal information from third parties with your consent, or where permitted by law.

How do we obtain your consent?

As a rule, we collect, use and disclose your personal information only with your consent. In some cases, however, the law provides that we may collect, use or disclose your personal information without your consent.

By contacting us, supplying your personal information voluntarily or browsing our website, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. Moreover, if you supply the personal information of a third party, you represent that you have the necessary consent or authority to permit us to collect, use and disclose such information in accordance with this Policy.

Subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us as indicated in the “How to reach us” section.

How do we use your personal information?

As a rule, we use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide services
  • To establish, maintain and enhance our business relationship with you
  • To recruit personnel
  • To ensure compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations
  • To ensure we are able to conduct our business properly, including billing and records management
  • Any other purpose permitted by law or to which you consent

With whom do we share your personal information?

Within the Museum/Foundation, your personal information is accessible only to our personnel and representatives whose duties require it. We may also share your personal information with third parties when required by law, or with service providers (for example, cloud hosting service providers). In the latter case, we take the necessary steps to ensure your personal information is protected (for example, by imposing specific contractual measures and restricting the sharing of your personal information).

How long do we keep your personal information?

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy and to meet our legal, ethical and regulatory obligations. After that time, your personal information will be securely destroyed or made anonymous.

How do we protect the confidentiality of your personal information?

The personal information we collect is kept confidential in accordance with the applicable legislation. In addition, if you choose to send us personal information by e-mail or through a form available on our website, we will use only the necessary information to reply to your message and follow up on it, ensuring that it remains confidential.

We also take reasonable administrative, technical and physical steps to protect your personal information from loss, theft and unauthorized access or use. For example, we restrict access to our offices and computer equipment and educate our staff about the confidentiality of the personal information to which they have access.

What are your rights?

You have the following rights:

  • The right to protect the confidentiality of your personal information
  • The right to access and correct your personal information
  • Where applicable, the right to withdraw your consent to the use or disclosure of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as indicated in the “How to reach us” section.

How to reach us

If you would like to know more about the protection of your personal information or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer, as follows:

 

Museum Foundation
responsableRPMusee@mccord-stewart.ca responsableRPFondation@mccord-stewart.ca
McCord Stewart Museum

2175 Victoria Street

Montreal, Quebec  H3A 2A3

McCord Museum Foundation

2175 Victoria Street

Montreal, Quebec  H3A 2A3