Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

Company Identification

ETSM Horizon Formation
3700 Lac Noir Street
Thetford Mines (Québec) G6H 1S9

ETSM Horizon Formation is a private training center specializing in underwater work in Québec. We place great importance on protecting the personal information of our visitors and prospective students. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information submitted through our website https://www.etsm.ca, in accordance with applicable laws, including the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25 – Québec) and PIPEDA.

Collection of Personal Information

When you use our website, we may collect the following information:

• Full name
• Age
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Mailing address
• Social Insurance Number (optional)
• Citizenship
• Phone number
• Email address
• Other information submitted through our online forms
  (Registration form, ‘Contact Us’ form)

Use of Information

The collected information is used solely for the following purposes:

• Processing your training registration request
• For the preparation of the service agreement
• Responding to your inquiries or messages
• Communicating with you regarding our services
• To ensure that we meet our contractual and legal obligations to you
• To update our records

Disclosure of Information

Your personal information is never sold or shared with third parties. Only the president has access to this information.

Data Retention

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. To ensure the security of your personal information, we use the following measures:

• Access management – authorized personnel
• Data backups
• Username / password protection
• Firewall

We are committed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality by incorporating the latest technological innovations to ensure the privacy of your transactions. However, since no mechanism offers absolute security, there is always some level of risk when using the Internet to transmit personal information.

Cookies

The ETSM Horizon Formation website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous statistical data. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies if you wish.

Your Rights

In accordance with Law 25, you have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Rectification of your data
• Withdrawal of your consent for the use of your information
• Deletion of your information, where permitted by law

To exercise these rights, please contact our responsible person at the address below.

Privacy Officer

Nicolas Dufort
President – ETSM Horizon Formation
Email: n.dufort@etsm.ca
Phone: 514-917-0672

Changes to this Policy

ETSM Horizon Formation reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.