Privacy Policy

Website: UFOR – ufor.uqo.ca

Hosting: Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

[ Version: January 27, 2026 ]

I. Introduction and Mission

The UFOR website is committed to protecting the privacy of its community members and visitors. As an entity affiliated with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), we implement rigorous security measures to ensure the confidentiality of personal information, in compliance with Quebec’s Law 25.

II. Person in Charge of Personal Information Protection

For any questions, access requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

  • Name: Benoît Gendreau-Berthiaume
  • Title: UFOR Coordinator and Research Professional
  • Email: benoit.gendreau-berthiaume@uqo.ca
  • Phone: 819-208-2344
  • Address: 283, boul. Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau (Québec), J8X 3X7

III. Data Collection and Consent

We collect data through:

  1. Manual Input: Contact or subscription forms.
  2. Automated Collection: Cookies stored during your navigation.

Consent Management: Through the Didomi solution, you can choose to accept or refuse non-essential trackers during your first visit or at any time via the “Manage my cookies” link at the bottom of the page.

IV. Use and Sharing of Data

Your data is used for:

  • Performance Analysis: Measuring audience through Google Analytics.
  • Third-party Services: Video display via YouTube and spam protection via Google reCAPTCHA.
  • Social Interactions: Sharing and tracking through the Facebook SDK.

Sharing with Third Parties: The site transmits anonymized technical identifiers to GoogleFacebook, and YouTube.

V. List of Trackers (Cookies) Detected

Cookie NameProviderPurpose
didomi_tokenDidomiSaves your privacy preferences.
_ga, _ga_#, _gidGoogleAnonymous navigation statistics.
YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYouTubeInstitutional video player functionality.
fbc, fbpFacebookSocial media interactions.
modernizrUQOTechnical adaptation to your browser.

VI. Security and Rights

  • Data Storage: Your data is stored on UQO servers in Quebec.
  • Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, and withdraw consent. Please contact the officer listed in Section II for any requests.