{"id":2107,"date":"2026-05-15T15:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melissapaquin.com\/?page_id=2107"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:31:40","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melissapaquin.com\/en\/politique-de-confidentialite\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2107\" class=\"elementor elementor-2107\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-964ae7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"964ae7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ff2ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55ff2ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7711209 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7711209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The protection of your personal information is important. This page explains how personal information may be collected, used, and protected when you use this site.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2da1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf2da1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1635\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1635\">Last updated: May 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"wjzrvq\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2189\">1. Information gathered<\/h3><p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2317\">When you use this website or communicate with me, certain personal information may be collected, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2725\"><li data-section-id=\"12tktlx\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2331\">your name;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4w5ixz\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2357\">your email address;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1p6jsr2\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2386\">Your phone number;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"iqabca\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2452\">your address or property sector, when relevant;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16k2red\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2541\">the information transmitted in a contact or information request form;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1n5ulb\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2648\">information related to a project of purchase, sale, rental, appraisal, or market analysis;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1js9vel\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2725\">any other information you choose to voluntarily transmit.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2950\">Certain technical data can also be automatically collected, such as IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, length of visit, and certain interactions with the site.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1ro8nyb\" data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2988\">2. Use of Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3048\">The information collected can be used to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3505\"><li data-section-id=\"10x9xm9\" data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3076\">respond to your requests;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"owofue\" data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3133\">to contact you regarding a real estate project;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"z7p4zi\" data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3208\">prepare an assessment, a market analysis, or a personalized follow-up;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1udisuj\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3324\">provide you with resources, statistics, newsletters, or real estate information, if you have consented;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mw65l9\" data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3389\">Improve website content, navigation, and performance.;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3qoon3\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3420\">ensure the security of the site;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13zxfe5\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3505\">comply with applicable professional, regulatory, or legal obligations.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3679\">Personal information is used only for the purposes for which it was collected, unless you consent to another use or the law requires it.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"xn00yp\" data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3699\">3. Consent<\/h3><p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3938\">By voluntarily submitting your information via a form, email, telephone, or any other means of communication, you consent to its collection and use for the purposes set forth in this policy.<\/p><p data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"4077\">You can withdraw your consent at any time, subject to applicable legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations.<\/p><p data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4240\">For newsletters or email communications, you can unsubscribe by using the link provided or by contacting me directly.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1htotzl\" data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4290\">4. Connection logs and analytical tools<\/h3><p data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4552\">This site may use cookies or similar technologies to facilitate navigation, understand site usage, measure the performance of certain pages, and improve the content offered to visitors.<\/p><p data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4743\">Tools such as Google Analytics, Meta\/Facebook, WordPress, Elementor, and other similar services may collect certain browsing data, either in aggregate form or in pseudonymized form.<\/p><p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4917\">You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, some features of the site may not work properly.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2e312r\" data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4951\">5. Information Sharing<\/h3><p data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"5002\">Your personal information is not sold.<\/p><p data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5128\">However, they can be shared, when necessary, with certain trusted suppliers or partners, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5447\"><li data-section-id=\"woimbm\" data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5163\">web hosting providers;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rpvn33\" data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5229\">form tools, newsletters, or contact management;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1388qnz\" data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5258\">web analytics platforms;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"f0c9z5\" data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5329\">professionals involved in a real estate transaction, when required;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ryxmrz\" data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5447\">organizations, authorities, or third parties when required by law, a regulatory obligation, or a real estate transaction.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5724\">In the context of a real estate transaction, certain information may need to be shared with relevant third parties, such as a real estate agency, a notary, a lender, an inspector, a collaborating broker, or a regulatory authority, depending on the nature of the file.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1wa96zt\" data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5763\">6. Retention of Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5998\">Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or in accordance with the timeframes required by applicable professional, legal, or regulatory obligations.<\/p><p data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6136\">When information is no longer needed, it is deleted, anonymized, or securely archived, depending on the context.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1jyjb67\" data-start=\"6138\" data-end=\"6171\">7. Information Security<\/h3><p data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6382\">Reasonable measures are in place to protect personal information from loss, unauthorized access, misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or modification.<\/p><p data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6620\">However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. It is therefore recommended that you avoid submitting highly sensitive information via unsecured web forms.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1u1lqoe\" data-start=\"6622\" data-end=\"6638\">8. Your Rights<\/h3><p data-start=\"6640\" data-end=\"6697\">Subject to applicable laws, you may request:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"7032\"><li data-section-id=\"sbkfmx\" data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6761\">access to the personal information we hold about you;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"l3uxj3\" data-start=\"6762\" data-end=\"6819\">correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"s2uy51\" data-start=\"6820\" data-end=\"6880\">the withdrawal of your consent to certain uses;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"xh2zxm\" data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"6943\">the deletion of certain information, when possible;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1uw6qx\" data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"7032\">Clarification on the use or communication of your personal information.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"7034\" data-end=\"7129\">To exercise these rights, you can contact me at the contact details provided below.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1lz3qax\" data-start=\"7131\" data-end=\"7195\">9. Personal Information Protection Officer<\/h3><p data-start=\"7197\" data-end=\"7322\">For any questions regarding this policy or the management of your personal information, you can contact:<\/p><p data-start=\"7324\" data-end=\"7509\"><strong data-start=\"7324\" data-end=\"7347\">Melissa Paquin, CPA<\/strong><br data-start=\"7347\" data-end=\"7350\" \/>Residential Real Estate Agent<br data-start=\"7381\" data-end=\"7384\" \/>Email: <strong>melissa@melissapaquin.com<\/strong><br data-start=\"7435\" data-end=\"7438\" \/>Phone:<strong>819-576-1180<\/strong><br data-start=\"7474\" data-end=\"7477\" \/>Website: <strong>melissapaquin.com<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"y9zedl\" data-start=\"7511\" data-end=\"7547\">Links to external sites<\/h3><p data-start=\"7549\" data-end=\"7736\">This site may contain links to external sites, including statistics platforms, newsletters, real estate tools, social networks, Centris, Sutton, or other resources.<\/p><p data-start=\"7738\" data-end=\"7900\">When you leave this site, this policy no longer applies. It is recommended to consult the privacy policy of the external sites visited.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"u5b759\" data-start=\"7902\" data-end=\"7937\">11. Policy Modifications<\/h3><p data-start=\"7939\" data-end=\"8137\">This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the site, personal information management practices, or applicable legal requirements.<\/p><p data-start=\"8139\" data-end=\"8207\">The date of the last update will be indicated at the top of the page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Politique de confidentialit\u00e9 La protection de vos renseignements personnels est importante. Cette page explique comment les renseignements personnels peuvent \u00eatre recueillis, utilis\u00e9s et prot\u00e9g\u00e9s lorsque vous utilisez ce site. Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 15 mai 2026 1. 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