Privacy Policy
Our Commitment
Cynegetic (“we,” “our,” “us,” etc.) understands the value of your privacy. As a recruitment and headhunting firm, we are often entrusted with personal information and corporate data. We are fully committed to protecting its security and confidentiality, which is essential to maintaining your trust as a valued client or candidate.
The following policy explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information along with the choices you have regarding its use. Please carefully read the terms and conditions below, which contain important information about the use of the Cynegetic website (“the Website”) and your related rights.
By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions in this policy. If you do not consent to the policy, either in whole or in part, please refrain from using the Website and providing personal information to us.
Personal Information Collection
In the course of our interactions with you, we may collect certain personal information, either in person or via the Internet, such as when you submit an online form or send us an email. We collect only the personal information that we need for the specified purpose, and it is used by our internal employees solely for that purpose. It will not be sold, traded or rented without your express consent.
Personal information is information that can identify a specific individual, including your name, title, address, company, phone number, email address, SIN, CV and other information you choose to provide us.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies (small files placed on a user’s computer or other device while browsing the Website) in compliance with the legal requirements and the provisions of this policy to enhance the Website experience and understand how users interact with it. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information, and most browsers have settings that enable you to manage them, including the option of refusing or deleting them. Once your session has expired, the cookie placed on your computer or other device will be automatically deleted.
The information we gather via cookies may be used to compile statistics and track user trends in order to improve the Website, understand the profiles of site users, etc.
Storage and Security
The personal information we collect is stored in a secure environment using appropriate safeguards incorporating the latest technology to protect it against unauthorized access, theft, etc. Furthermore, individuals working for us are obliged to respect the confidentiality of your information. The measures we use to ensure data security include:
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Access management (password protection, etc.)
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Firewalls
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Computer backup
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Data encryption
However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is entirely secure and there is always a risk involved.
Unless you request that we delete your personal information, we will keep it for as long as required to fulfill the purpose for which it was requested. We may also store certain information for legal purposes, in compliance with the present policy and the applicable laws.
Information that is no longer required for the intended purpose will be destroyed after a period of time that we deem reasonable in accordance with our legal obligations.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may want to share personal information that we have collected for purposes other than the originally specified purpose. This includes sharing personal information with other clients or candidates or with suppliers. In these cases, the information will only be shared with another party with your consent.
We may also share personal information with government authorities in specific circumstances where we are required to do so by law.
User Rights
By using our services and interacting with us, such as visiting the Website or contacting us by email, you consent to our collecting, using and sharing your personal information in accordance with this policy. However, you have certain rights with regard to the personal information we hold about you, as outlined below:
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Right to object: You have the option to request that we stop using your personal information for certain purposes such as direct marketing.
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Right to access: Upon request, you may access the personal information we hold about you.
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Right to modification and deletion: At any time, you may request that we modify your personal information, either to update or correct it, delete it from our active records or destroy it, as long as it does not conflict with our legal obligations.
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Right to limitation: We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless you provide your consent or we are legally required to do so. If you believe we have gone beyond the scope of those purposes, you have the right to request that we limit the use of your personal information.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us with your request at pjoseph@cynegetic.ca. We will respond to such requests within 5 days.
The person responsible for personal information protection at Cynegetic is our Data Protection Officer, Preslyn Joseph, Director of Operations - Partner. Inquiries or concerns about our privacy policy or practices may be directed to him at pjoseph@cynegetic.ca.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content of these sites and disclaim any liability in this regard. Please exercise caution when leaving the Website and be aware that you do so at your own risk.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We will periodically review this privacy policy and may update it as needed based on changes in our privacy practices. The date of the most recent update is indicated below. We recommend consulting the policy occasionally to see if any changes have been made.
Legal Compliance
We undertake to comply with the applicable requirements stipulated by the laws of Canada and Quebec.
Last update: June 7, 2024.