Privacy Policy

By browsing this website (Horizon Aluminium), a property of the Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with it.

The privacy policy includes the following sections:

Purpose of the policy
Effective date
Consent collection methods
Reasons for data collection
Data processing purposes
Personal data collected
Data processing methods
Access and control over personal data
Sharing data with third parties
Use of cookies and similar technologies
Data retention practices

1. Purpose of the Privacy Policy

We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. Through this Policy, we aim to protect this information in accordance with current laws.

To ensure this protection, the Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium undertakes to collecting, processing, and sharing personal information only when an individual has given consent, unless permitted or required by law.

This Policy aims to explain the purposes and methods of personal data collection and use by the Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium or anyone acting on its behalf. It is presented in clear, accessible language to facilitate informed consent.

For the purposes of this Policy, “personal data” refers to any information about an identifiable individual. Whenever possible, we will anonymize, pseudonymize, or aggregate this data so that it no longer identifies a person.

2. Effective Date

This Policy is effective as of September 22, 2025.

3. Consent Collection Methods

We ensure that consent is obtained prior to collecting personal data. Consent may be explicit or implied and can be given directly by the person or through their authorized representative.

We prioritize explicit consent, whether verbally, electronically, or in writing.

However, implied consent may be reasonably inferred from a person’s actions or inactions. For example, providing a name and address to receive a publication, or a name and phone number to receive a response, constitutes implied consent. The appropriate form of consent is determined based on the sensitivity of the data, its intended use, and reasonable expectations.

If we intend to use personal data for a new purpose, we will describe the new use and seek renewed consent.

It is not always possible, especially in the case of government requests, to obtain an individual’s consent to collect, use, or disclose their personal data. We commit to only disclosing such data in accordance with this Policy, and only if permitted or required by law.

4. Purposes of Data Collection

Information is collected i in accordance with the purposes outlined in this Policy. Below are some reasons we collect your personal data:
To deliver services: We collect and process necessary data to fulfill our mission and meet our contractual obligations.

To ensure and improve our services: Data collected during service interactions may be used to analyze and enhance service performance.
To develop new services: Data may be used for research and development, including marketing and advertising initiatives.
To offer personalized services: Analyzing user interaction data allows us to provide tailored support and services.
To assess product/service performance: We collect data to identify strengths and weaknesses of our services through surveys and analysis.
To protect user privacy: Data helps verify identities and safeguard privacy during interactions.
To meet legal obligations: Data is collected to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or treaties.

5. Personal Data Collected

The Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium collects personal data through legal means and solely for necessary, disclosed purposes, as described in this Policy or as allowed by law.

The type and sensitivity of personal data collected varies depending on the context of the interaction.

We prioritize informing you of the nature of the data we collect. All personal data is protected. We pay particular attention to:
• Name and contact details: First and last name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other similar information used to contact you.

6. Data Processing Purposes

Service delivery: Data is used to communicate with businesses that contact us.

Personalization: Some services include personalized features using automated processes based on data we hold about you (interests, activities, location, etc.).

Service development: We anonymize or pseudonymize data to better understand user needs.

Customer support: We use data to resolve product/service issues and provide support.

Security: Data helps protect our services and users, including malware detection and event surveillance.

Surveys and communications: Data may be used to keep you informed about activities or to conduct surveys to improve services.

Reporting and business operations: Data is used to analyze performance and support decision-making.

7. Processing Methods

We treat your personal data with the utmost care, following industry standards and best practices. While we take strong measures to protect it, no internet transmission is completely secure. Therefore, data is ultimately transmitted at the user’s own risk.

8. Access and Control of Personal Data

We ensure that all personal data in our possession is accurate, current, and complete for its intended use.

You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data. If you believe your data is inaccurate or wish to review it, contact us using the information at the end of this Policy.

We will provide access in a timely manner when possible. However, we may need to verify your identity for security purposes.

Access may be denied in certain situations, such as if it would reveal another person’s personal data and they do not consent, or when legal restrictions apply. If access is denied, we will inform you of the reason.

If your request concerns data hosted on third-party websites or platforms, please contact those parties directly.

9. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with companies, organizations, or individuals outside the Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium, except for our authorized suppliers and partners who require access to the data for the purposes outlined in this Policy and within its scope, as well as in the following cases:

With your consent.
For cloud storage: In which case, personal data may pass through foreign jurisdictions. We only use reputable service providers with strong privacy policies.
For accountability purposes.
For legal reasons: When access to personal data is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

The Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium is committed to never selling or renting your personal data to any third party.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium may use cookies, web beacons, invisible pixels, log files, and other technologies to collect personal data from visitors to our websites and recipients of newsletters, invitations, and other communications. Cookies are information elements sent by the server to the browser during a website visit to uniquely identify the current session.

Collected data may include IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, date and time of visit, session duration, and other statistics.

Cookies help retain search history and shopping carts (e.g., ticket purchases) to enhance online navigation. Depending on your browser settings, enabling cookies may allow other servers to install cookies on your system. You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are used and to accept or reject them accordingly.

Please note that this Policy no longer applies once you leave our website. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party sites.

11. Personal Data Retention

The Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium retains collected data for varying durations depending on its nature and its relevance to our services.

During this time, we implement physical and technical measures to ensure the security of all personal data.

Primary storage of personal data is located at our Chicoutimi office and in other cities where iCloud hosts servers used by the Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium.

Privacy Compliance Contact

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Policy, please contact the individual responsible for ensuring compliance with our privacy practices:

Lilianne Savard
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium
Head Office: 665 rue de la Gare Ouest, Alma, G8B 4L4
Office: 1866 Boul. Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi, G7K 1C9
Phone: 581-668-2368
Email : lilianne.savard@valuminium.ca