Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller and Operator

Small Branch Daily, operating in the jurisdiction of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, acts as the person in charge of the protection of personal information (the "Controller"). We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of the personal information we collect in accordance with applicable Quebec and Canadian laws.

This policy applies to our digital platform focusing on investment in Quebec real estate, including all sub-pages and services provided through our website.

2. Applicable Legal Framework

Our data processing practices are governed strictly by the following legislation:

• Quebec Law: Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (P-39.1), including the significant amendments introduced by Law 25 (formerly Bill 64).
• Canadian Federal Law: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable to inter-provincial or international data flows.

By using this website, you acknowledge that your data is processed under the jurisdiction of the Province of Quebec, Canada.

3. Nature of Data Collected

Small Branch Daily collects personal information only when it is necessary for our specified purposes. This includes:

• Identity Data: Name, surname, and title provided through contact forms.
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including the real estate guides and district directories you access.
• Financial Interests: General investment preferences and capital availability indicated through our interactive tools.

4. Purpose and Legal Grounds for Processing

We process your data based on your explicit consent, the performance of a contract, or our legitimate interest in providing educational content about the Quebec City real estate market. Purposes include:

• To provide tailored information regarding Quebec property guides and investment methods.
• To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
• To improve website functionality and user experience through analytics.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations specific to the Quebec financial and real estate sectors.
• To send newsletters or marketing communications, provided you have opted-in to such services.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Under Quebec Law 25, once the purpose is achieved, we will securely destroy or anonymize the data, unless a legal obligation requires us to preserve it.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information, you have specific rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you and request a copy of that data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold about you be corrected.
• Right to De-indexation (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you may request that we stop disseminating your personal information or de-index links that provide access to it.
• Right to Data Portability: As of September 2024, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used technological format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer via the details provided in Section 9.

7. Data Transfer and Third Parties

Small Branch Daily does not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) who assist in our operations. If data is transferred outside of Quebec, we conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to ensure that the information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with Law 25.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance navigation and analyze traffic. Under Quebec law, we require your proactive consent for the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through our cookie settings banner. For more details, please visit our Cookie Policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec.