Effective date: 11 June 2026 

TNR La Pêche recognizes the importance of protecting the personal information and privacy of its donors, volunteers, adopters, foster families, and anyone else who interacts with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. 

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with TNR La Pêche and choose to provide it to us:

1. Full name and contact information (such as address, telephone number, and email address) 

2. Payment information if you make a donation or other financial transaction 

3. Information related to animals you adopt, surrender, foster, or request services for 

4. Information about your volunteer activities and participation 

5. Information about your communication preferences 

6. Any other personal information you voluntarily choose to provide 

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, enhance user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our site. Some cookies are essential for security and basic operation. Others are used to analyze website traffic and improve performance. Where required by law, consent will be obtained for non-essential cookies. Cookies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general usage patterns. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, but some website features may not function properly.

Our website may contain links to external websites. TNR La Pêche is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites, and their privacy policies apply when you leave our website.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information only for identified and legitimate purposes, including:

• managing communications with you (email and postal mailings) 

• managing adoption, fostering, and intake services 

• administering sterilization programs 

• responding to inquiries and service requests 

• processing donations and financial transactions 

• sending information about our programs, events, and awareness campaigns 

• coordinating volunteer participation 

• complying with legal and regulatory obligations 

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information is accessible only to individuals within TNR La Pêche who require it to perform their duties.

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information only in the following cases:

• to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our organization (for example, payment processors, donation platforms such as Zeffy, email or cloud service providers) 

• when required by law, regulation, or legal process 

• when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of TNR La Pêche, its volunteers, donors, animals, or the public 

All service providers are required to protect personal information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

Some service providers may store or process personal information outside Québec or Canada. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information receives a level of protection comparable to that required under applicable law.

4. Protection of Personal Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized.

6. Access, Correction, and Other Rights

Subject to applicable legal restrictions, you have the right to:

• access the personal information we hold about you 

• request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information 

• withdraw consent to the use of your personal information, where applicable 

• request the deletion of your personal information, where permitted by law 

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer (see Section 8).

7. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, you may contact us to file a complaint. All complaints will be reviewed and addressed within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Privacy Officer

The Privacy Officer is the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Email: tnr.lapeche@gmail.com. 

You may contact the Privacy Officer for any questions, requests, or complaints regarding personal information.

9. Privacy Incidents

In the event of a privacy incident involving personal information that presents a risk of serious harm, TNR La Pêche will take appropriate measures to reduce the risk and prevent further incidents. Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and report the incident to the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec.

10. Changes to This Policy

TNR La Pêche may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Consent

By providing personal information to TNR La Pêche or using our services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required by law, it will be obtained separately and may be withdrawn at any time.