Privacy Policy

Introduction

Respect for privacy and confidentiality is a fundamental priority for Quici Cardazzi Ordekian, Huissiers de Justice Inc. (collectively referred to as “QCO”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website, www.huissiersqco.com, and other websites and resources made available to our clients and third parties, social media pages, and online data rooms that we operate), as well as through our marketing activities, services we provide to our corporate, institutional and nonprofit clients, live events, any offline business interactions you may have with us, and other activities described in this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”).

Personal Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us:

Contact Data: First and last name, salutation, billing and mailing addresses, phone number, email address, professional title,and company name;
Demographic Data: City, province, country of residence, and postal code;
Communications Data: Exchanges with you, including when you contact us through the Services, social media, or otherwise;
Online Identifiers and Account Information: Username or passwords for any of our websites;
Payment and Transactional Data: Payment card information or bank account numbers used to bill for our services and your billing and payment history;
Audio, Electronic, and Visual Information: Photographs, video and voice recordings of conversations with you as permitted by law, and security camera recordings of your activity in our offices;
Professional or Employment-related Information: Job title, employer information, work history, and education information; and
Other Data: Any other data not specifically listed here, used as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

Information from Third Parties:

Public Sources: Government agencies, public records, social media platforms; and
Private Sources: Data providers, social media platforms, data licensors

Information Collected Automatically:

Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and general location information;
Internet Activity: Pages viewed, links clicked, and other interactions with our websites and emails; and
Cookies: Small text files used to collect non-identifiable user information and enhance your online experience.

Data About Others: Contact details about individuals whom you refer to us for services. Please do not refer someone to us or share their contact details with us unless you have their permission

How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use your personal information to:

Service Delivery: To provide and operate the Service;
Firm Operations: For the day-to-day operations of the firm, including security, facilities access, firm systems, compliance, and database use;
Client Services: To perform legal services for our clients, administer their files, and bill and collect payments for those client services;
Facility Access and Security: To register and host you when you visit our offices and ensure the security of our physical offices;
Communication: To communicate with you, provide support for the Service, and respond to your requests, questions, and feedback;
Research and Development: For research and development purposes, including to analyze and improve the Service and our business and to develop new products and services. We may create aggregated, de-identified, and/or anonymized data from personal information we collect. We use this data for lawful business purposes, including to analyze and improve the Service and promote our business;
Service Improvement and Analytics: To analyze your usage of the Service, improve the Service and our business, understand user activity, and develop new products and services; and

Compliance and Protection: To:

Comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal processes;
Protect our, your, or others’ rights, privacy, safety, or property;
Audit our internal processes for compliance with legal and contractual requirements;
Enforce the terms and conditions that govern the Service; and
Prevent, identify, investigate, and deter fraudulent, harmful, unauthorized, unethical, or illegal activity

Retention

We generally retain personal information to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or for fraud prevention purposes. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider factors such as the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process it, and applicable legal requirements.

When we no longer require personal information, we may delete it or de-identify, aggregate, or anonymize it. We may use deidentified, aggregated, or anonymized information indefinitely without further notice.

How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

Affiliates: Entities that are part of QCO;
Service Providers: Third parties that provide services on our behalf or help us operate the Service or our business (e.g., information technology and software services, mailing services, marketing services, event management services, and cyber and physical security services).
Third Parties Designated by You: Where you have instructed us or provided your consent to do so.
Clients and Other Parties: Clients, prospective clients, and parties involved in our client engagements or interactions with prospective clients.
Professional Advisors: Professional advisors, such as lawyers, auditors, bankers, and insurers.
Authorities and Others: Law enforcement, government authorities, and private parties as necessary or appropriate for compliance and protection purposes.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or for other legitimate business reasons. When no longer needed, we securely destroy or anonymize the information.

Other Sites and Services

The Service may contain links to websites, mobile applications, and other online services operated by third parties. Our content may also be integrated into web pages or other online services not associated with us. These links and integrations are not endorsements, and we do not control third-party websites, mobile applications, or online services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Security

We implement technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no security measures are completely foolproof.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the effective date and posting the revised Policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer, Mehran Ordekian, at [email protected].