Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

This Privacy Notice (the “Notice”) is provided by BioMerieux as a reference document. It aims to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. This Notice is provided on an ‘as is’ basis, without any representations, warranties, or conditions regarding compliance with applicable laws. We strongly recommend that you seek legal advice to ensure compliance. We are not liable for any adverse consequences arising from the use of this Notice.

Summary

This summary is displayed on our registration page and throughout the website, with a link to review the full Privacy Notice.

We use your information to manage your attendance, enhance your experience on the website, and improve our services. Personal data is collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as during registration or by contacting us. Data is collected in a de-identified manner to improve website functionality and is only collected when you explicitly give us permission to use it.

Full Text

The full Privacy Notice provides comprehensive information about our data practices.

1. Data Controller and Contact Information

The data controller responsible for your personal data is BioMerieux. You can contact us at:

  1. Email: Medical Affairs Canada medical_canada@biomerieux.com

  2. Address: 7815 Blvd Henri Bourassa O, Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada H4S 1P7

  3. Phone Number: 1-800-361-7321

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To manage your attendance and use of the website.

  2. To process payments securely via Stripe.

  3. To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

  4. To communicate with you about event-related updates and other relevant information.

  5. To analyze de-identified user data to enhance website performance.

  6. To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  1. Consent: Collected when you voluntarily provide personal data and consent to its use.

  2. Contractual Necessity: Necessary for the performance of our contract with you.

  3. Legitimate Interests: Necessary for improving services, ensuring website security, and other legitimate business purposes.

  4. Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.

4. How We Secure and Protect Your Information

We implement physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard personal data. This includes secure servers, encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. We use de-identified data wherever possible to minimize risks.

5. What Information We Collect

We collect data primarily in a de-identified manner. Personal data is collected only when you voluntarily provide it. Types of data collected include:

  1. Personal Data: Name, contact details, preferences, and feedback.

  2. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited, which is anonymized using Google Analytics.

  3. Payment Data: Payment information processed by Stripe, in accordance with Stripe’s privacy policy.

6. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve website functionality. For details on cookies used, including those by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. This involves the use of cookies to collect data such as IP addresses and browser details, which is anonymized. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

8. Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager manages and deploys marketing and analytics tags on our website. It does not collect personal data directly but helps in implementing other tracking technologies. See Google Tag Manager’s Privacy Policy for more details.

9. Stripe Payment Processing

Payments are processed via Stripe, which collects and handles payment information securely. Stripe adheres to PCI DSS standards. For more details, refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

10. Use by Children

Our website and registration page are not intended for children under thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.

  2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.

  3. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

  4. Right to Restriction of Processing: Request restriction on processing.

  5. Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.

  6. Right to Object: Object to processing in certain circumstances.

  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided above.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Data collected via Google Analytics and Stripe is retained in accordance with their policies.

13. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) when using our website, including for services provided by Google and Stripe. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR.

14. Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Stripe. We ensure these services adhere to GDPR and have appropriate data protection measures.

15. Changes to this Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Modifications will be posted with a revised “Updated” date. Please review periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

16. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice, please contact us using the details above.