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Terms and Conditions

Cookies policy

 

Consent

By using our trial-design.com website you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You will have seen an invitation to do so on your first visit to our website; although it is not usually displayed on subsequent visits, you may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions below.

 

Disabling cookies

 

Cookies can be deactivated in the banner on your first visit to our website. Alternatively, if you have accepted cookies on your first visit and wish to change your consent, please deactivate them by clicking on the "cookie settings" tab at the bottom of the window on our sites. You can then go back and reconfigure your cookie preferences. Please note that some services may not work as well or at all if cookies are disabled. After your initial visit to our website, we may change the cookies we use. You can consult this policy at any time to find out what cookies are set, for what purposes and how to disable them.

What types of cookies do we use?

 

The categories of cookies used by Trial Design and its partners are described below.

 

Strictly necessary cookies

 

These cookies are essential to enable you to browse our website and access its features. Without these cookies, the services you request (such as page navigation) cannot be provided.

 

Performance cookies

 

We use analytical cookies to analyze how our visitors use our website and to monitor website performance. This allows us to ensure a high-quality experience by personalizing our offering and quickly identifying and correcting any problems. For example, we may use performance cookies to track which pages are most popular, to establish which method of linking pages is most effective and to determine why certain pages receive error messages. We may also use these cookies to target items or services on the site based on their relevance to you as a result of your use of our Web site. We do not link the information collected by these cookies to your personal information.

Website functionality cookies

 

We use cookies to provide you with certain functionalities. For example, to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language or region) or to recognize the platform from which you access the site and to provide you with enhanced and more personal functionality. These cookies are not used to track your browsing on other sites.

 

Targeting cookies

 

Targeting cookies (or advertising cookies) collect information about your browsing habits and are used to better target advertising to you and your interests. They are used by services provided by third parties, such as the Like or Share buttons. Third parties provide these services in exchange for acknowledging that you have visited our website. When you use the Facebook, Instagram or other sharing buttons available, you are directed to a page controlled by these companies, which may place cookies (including targeting cookies), and you will be subject to the cookie policies of these websites.

Use of IP addresses and Web logs

 

We may also use your IP address and browser type to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our Web site and to improve the service we offer you. An IP address is a numeric code that identifies your computer on the Internet. Your IP address may also be used to gather broad demographic information. We may perform IP address lookups to determine the domain you came from (e.g. google.com) in order to get a better picture of our users' demographics. Information from these types of cookies and technologies is not combined with information about you from any other source and will not be used to identify you.

Web beacons in HTML e-mails

 

Our marketing e-mails may contain a unique campaign-specific "web beacon" that notifies us if our e-mails are opened and, combined with other technology, verifies clicks on links within the e-mail. We may use this information for a variety of purposes, including to determine which of our e-mails are of most interest to you, and to ask users who do not open our e-mails if they wish to continue receiving them. The pixel will be removed when you delete the e-mail. If you do not want the pixel to be downloaded to your device, you should choose not to click on the links we send you. This information may be linked to your personal identity.

Cookie policy does not cover third-party websites

 

Please note that this Cookie Policy does not apply to, and we are not responsible for, the privacy practices of third-party Web sites that may be linked to or from our Web site.

Changes to the cookie policy

 

We will update this cookie policy from time to time and encourage you to review it from time to time to stay informed about how we use cookies. This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 5, 2023. This policy was last updated on: October 5, 2023.

By accessing this website or downloading its content, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below.

 

This website is published from Quebec. It is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec. All disputes, actions or claims arising out of or in connection with this web site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Quebec. Any rights not granted herein are reserved.

Privacy policy

Your privacy and security are important to us.

We do not collect any personal information on our Web site, except that which you agree to transmit to us. This information is used only to provide you with the services you request. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no personal information, e-mail address or other information is sold, rented, exchanged or transmitted to anyone.

We never engage in bulk mailings. You can subscribe to receive free information on some of our products. You are always free to cancel your subscription without explanation.

If you have any questions about your privacy or security, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can also check the information we have on you. However, in order to protect your privacy, we are unable to provide this information by telephone or e-mail. You must therefore send your request in writing to the following address:

TRIAL DESIGN INC

570 Bd des Érables,

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield,

QC J6T 6G4

Copyright

The information contained in this web site is the property of Trial Design Inc. Unless otherwise noted, the rights of Trial Design Inc. apply to all documents, data, compilations and other works distributed herein. Trial Design Inc. trademarks are also protected. Use of this site does not permit the transfer of the information contained herein to any other web site.

 

Dynamic links

The Trial Design Inc website provides links to websites created by other companies or organizations. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users. TRIAL DESIGN INC does not control or endorse the linked sites and is not responsible for their content or practices, including without limitation, their privacy policies. It is up to you to take precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use is free of potentially destructive items such as viruses.

Responsibilities

Trial Design Inc. uses reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this web site, but makes no representations or warranties as to the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, non-infringement or authenticity of such information. You assume full responsibility and risk for your use of this site. Accordingly, while our web site has security measures in place to protect you, Trial Design Inc. is not responsible for the transmission of viruses or other harmful components.

 

Changes and updates

The information contained in this web site may be changed or updated at any time without notice. The user may request to know, rectify or cancel personal information held about him or her on this website. For any verification, comment or complaint in this regard, please contact vieprivee@trial-design.com.

What personal information do we collect?

 

We may collect and process various types of personal information in the course of our business and provision of services, including:

  • Personal contact information, such as first name, last name, address(es), e-mail address(es), and telephone number(s);

  • Marketing information and communication preferences;

  • Information related to contribution history, participation in organizational activities, billing and financial information, such as billing address, bank account information or payment data;

  • Service-related information, such as details of services we have provided to you;

  • Website usage and other technical information, your interaction with our advertising and online content, or information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies;

  • Any other personal information you provide. Please note that if you provide us with personal information about other persons, you must ensure that you have duly notified them that you are providing us with their information and that you have obtained their consent to such disclosure of information;

  • Le cas échéant, les preuves du consentement qui nous a été donné (date, heure, moyen), dans des circonstances où un tel consentement est nécessaire pour le traitement des renseignements personnels.

How do we collect your information?

 

We collect your personal information from you and during our interactions with you, including as follows:

 

  • When completing our forms

  • When you register for our activities

  • When you subscribe to our newsletters

  • During correspondence by mail, e-mail or telephone

  • During your transactions with us

We also collect publicly accessible information on public platforms, including our website.

How do we use personal information?

 

We may use personal information in any of the ways listed below, with your consent or, where applicable, under another legal basis. In each case, we indicate the purposes for which we use your personal information:

  • To provide our services and for the conduct of our business, to administer and carry out our activities, including fulfilling our obligations under any agreement between you and us.

  • To facilitate the use of our website and to ensure that content is relevant and to ensure that content on our website is presented in the most effective manner for you and your device.

  • For marketing and business development purposes - to provide details of our new activities, information on developments in our organization and industry and 5 invitations to seminars and events if you have opted to receive such information.

  • For research and development purposes (including security) - to carry out analyses to better understand our customers' service and marketing requirements and to better understand our organization and develop our services and offerings.

  • For recruitment purposes - to enable us to process job applications and assess whether a person meets the requirements of the position for which they may be applying with us.

  • To meet our legal, regulatory or risk management obligations.

  • To prevent fraud and/or conduct other background checks that may be required at any time by applicable law, regulation and/or best practice (if false or inaccurate information is provided or fraud is detected or suspected, information may be forwarded to fraud prevention organizations and may be recorded by us or such organizations).

  • To enforce our rights, to meet our legal or regulatory reporting obligations, or to protect the rights of third parties.

  • To ensure we get paid - to collect payments owed to us and, where appropriate, to enforce such collections by debt collection agencies or other legal means (including legal proceedings).

  • In order to reorganize or modify our organization - if we undertake a reorganization (for example, by merging, consolidating, or transferring a portion of our organization's mission), we may need to transfer some or all of the personal information to an applicable third party (or its advisors) as part of any due diligence process or transfer to that entity resulting from a reorganization or to such third party for the same purposes as stated in this policy or for the analysis of any proposed reorganization. In such a situation, we will take all reasonable measures to ensure the protection and security of personal information.

Who do we share personal information with?

We may share personal information with certain third parties, including:

  • Third-party service providers, specifically those who provide us with donation solicitation services, database analysis, website development, application development, hosting, maintenance, and other services. These third parties may have access to personal information or process it as part of the services they provide to us. We limit the information provided to these service providers to only the information reasonably necessary for them to perform their functions.

  • Government authorities and law enforcement agencies when required by applicable laws. To be more precise, we may disclose personal information and other information if required by laws, including tax laws, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to a court order, a subpoena, or a government search warrant, or otherwise collaborate with such government authorities and law enforcement agencies.

  • The acquirer, successor, or assignee in the context of any merger, acquisition, borrowing transaction, sale of assets, or similar transaction, as well as in cases of insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership that involve the transfer of personal information to one or more third parties as a commercial asset.

We use personal information solely for the purpose of achieving our mission. Our organization utilizes the services of third-party websites such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to promote our content and offers. When you visit our website, these third parties may use cookies, invisible pixels, or similar technologies to collect or receive information about your browsing on our website and elsewhere on the web. These technologies enable the delivery of relevant and targeted advertisements based on your interests. You can review and delete cookies if you wish, giving you full control. We recommend referring to your browser settings to make the appropriate changes. For further information, please consult our Cookie Policy.

How long do we retain personal information?

We will retain personal information for the duration necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations. For more information on the specific duration for which we retain personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided in the "How to Contact Us" section.

Where do we store personal information and transfers outside of Quebec?

Our data is stored in the cloud through various service providers, including Wix. These organizations have their own policies for processing personal information, and their servers may be located outside of Quebec. Some personal information is also stored at our headquarters located in Quebec, Canada.

How do we protect personal information?

We adhere to industry-accepted standards to protect the information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. We maintain appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, unauthorized access, misuse, or any other illegal form of processing of personal information in our possession. We have taken measures to ensure that only staff members who need to know or whose functions reasonably require knowledge of this information have access to your personal information. However, it's important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security of the information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. We also cannot guarantee that such information will not be accessed, obtained, disclosed, modified, or destroyed due to a breach of our physical, technical, or administrative security measures. If you have reason to believe that personal information has been compromised, please contact us using the contact details provided in the "How to Contact Us" section. In the event of a privacy incident involving your personal information, we commit to notifying you as soon as possible after becoming aware of the incident. We will take reasonable steps to mitigate the risks of harm and prevent similar incidents from occurring.

What rights does a person have regarding their personal information?

In certain circumstances and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, an individual has the following rights:

  • Access: The right to inquire whether we are processing personal information and, if so, the right to access personal information. Subject to applicable law and, if applicable, payment of a fee, the individual may receive a copy of the personal information we hold and certain other information about them.

  • Accuracy: We are obligated to take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information in our possession is accurate, complete, not misleading, and up-to-date.

  • Rectification: The right to request the correction of any incomplete or inaccurate personal information we hold.

  • De-indexing: The right to request the cessation of the dissemination of their personal information or the de-indexing of any hyperlink linked to their name that provides access to information if such dissemination harms them or violates the law or a court order (right to erasure or to be forgotten).

  • Anonymization: The ability for our organization to anonymize personal information instead of destroying it, but only for serious and legitimate purposes (e.g., retention of information required for potential tax inspection).

  • The right to be informed when you are subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.

  • The right to be informed when using identification, location, or profiling technology and the means available to enable these functions.

Finally, it is also possible to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, especially in the country, province, or state in which you normally reside, where we are located, or where an alleged breach of data protection laws has occurred. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the method provided in the "How to Contact Us" section.

How do we use cookies and similar technologies?

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which is part of this policy.

How to contact us?

To ask questions, provide feedback, or file a complaint regarding this policy or personal information, exercise your rights, file a complaint, or obtain information about our policies and practices regarding our service providers outside of Canada, please contact our Privacy Officer at the following coordinates:

Remote Manufacturing IT Integrator

Vieprivee@trial-design.com

How do we update this Privacy Policy?

We may change the content of our website and how we use cookies without notice, and as a result, this policy and our Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time in the future. We encourage you to review them each time you visit the website to stay informed about how we process personal information. This policy was last updated on: October 5, 2023.

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