Our Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Last updated: June 17th, 2026
Cassidy Orchards (“we,” “us,” “our”) places great importance on protecting your privacy and your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information obtained through our website https://vergerscassidy.com/ and our services.
This policy complies with the applicable requirements of the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec), as amended by Bill 25, as well as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), where applicable.
2. Privacy Officer
In accordance with Act 25, Les Vergers Cassidy has designated a Privacy Officer.
Name: Claudia Parent
Title: Owner
Email: info@vergerscassidy.com
Phone: 450-827-2000
For any questions, requests for access, requests for correction, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact this person.
3. Personal Information We Collect
When you use our website or contact us, we may collect the following information:
- First Name;
- Last Name;
- Email Address;
- Content of messages sent through our contact forms.
We collect only the information necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
4. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Device type;
- Browser type;
- Operating system;
- Pages viewed;
- Duration of visit;
- Date and time of visits;
- Technical information related to browsing.
This data is primarily used for statistical purposes, security, and to improve the user experience.
5. Technologies Used
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its content and performance.
Google Analytics may collect certain browsing data using cookies. This information is aggregated and used for analytical purposes.
Cloudflare Turnstile
We use Cloudflare Turnstile to protect our forms from spam, automated bots, and malicious activity.
In this context, certain technical data may be processed to verify that the user is a real person and to ensure the security of our site.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are essential for the site to function, as well as certain analytical cookies.
You can manage or refuse non-essential cookies using the consent mechanism displayed during your visit or by changing your browser settings.
6. Purposes of Data Collection
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your requests for information;
- Communicate with you following a request submitted via our contact form;
- Ensure the security of the website;
- Prevent fraudulent or abusive activities;
- Improve our services and our website;
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected.
7. Consent
By voluntarily providing us with your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to applicable legal or contractual restrictions.
8. Disclosure to Third Parties
We may disclose certain personal information to service providers who assist us in operating our website, including:
- Web hosting providers;
- Analytics service providers;
- IT security providers;
- Providers of technical services necessary for the operation of the site.
These providers have access only to the information necessary to carry out their duties and must ensure an adequate level of protection.
We do not sell, rent, or market your personal information.
9. Data Hosting and Location
The Vergers Cassidy website is hosted in Canada.
However, certain technology providers may process some information outside of Quebec or Canada when necessary to provide their services.
When such transfers occur, we take reasonable measures to ensure that the information is adequately protected.
10. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with our legal obligations.
When the information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed, anonymized, or deleted.
11. Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access;
- Loss;
- Theft;
- Disclosure;
- Alteration;
- Destruction.
Despite our best efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights, among others:
- To access your personal information;
- To have inaccurate or incomplete information corrected;
- To withdraw your consent;
- To request the deletion of certain information where permitted by law;
- To request that the dissemination of personal information be stopped when the conditions set forth by law are met;
- To file a complaint regarding the protection of your personal information.
- To exercise these rights, please contact the Privacy Officer.
13. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach posing a serious risk of harm, we will follow the procedures set forth in applicable laws, including:
- Assessing the incident;
- Maintaining an incident log;
- Notifying affected individuals when required;
- Notifying the relevant authorities when required.
14. Links to External Sites
Our site may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their respective policies.
15. Changes to the Policy
We may modify this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on our website and will indicate the date of its last update.
16. Contact Us
Les Vergers Cassidy
2910 Route 202
Franklin, Quebec J0S 1E0
Phone: 450-827-2000
Website: https://vergerscassidy.com/
If you have any questions regarding the protection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer.