PRIVACY POLICY
(Compliant with Quebec Law 25 and Canada's PIPEDA)
Last updated: March 4, 2026
This privacy policy describes the practices of Patrice Bourque / genealogiste.ca, operated by Patrice Bourque, consulting genealogist, regarding the collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal information in accordance with the laws applicable in Quebec and Canada.
Applicable laws include, but are not limited to:
the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec), as amended by Act 25
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
This policy applies to all interactions with the site, including but not limited to:
website navigation
the use of contact forms
email communications
requests for professional services
the transmission of documents within the framework of a mandate
1. Person responsible for the protection of personal information
In accordance with Law 25, the responsibility for the protection of personal information is assumed by:
Patrice Bourque
Consulting genealogist
Email: patrice.bourque@genealogiste.ca
Telephone: 450-801-3058
Any questions relating to the protection of personal information can be addressed to this person.
2. Nature of the personal information collected
Depending on the nature of interactions with the site or the services offered, the following information may be collected:
Identification information
first and last name
email address
phone number
mailing address
Information relating to genealogical records
As part of genealogical research mandates, information relating to family history may be collected, including in particular:
names of ancestors and family members
dates of birth, marriage and death
places of birth, marriage and death
filiation
archival documents
civil status records
historical documents
information from public or private archives
Some of this information may relate to living or deceased individuals.
Administrative information
In certain cases, we may collect documents necessary for administrative procedures, including:
identity documents
civil status certificates
immigration documents
probate files
official correspondence
2.4 Technical and navigation information
When you use our website, certain information may be collected automatically:
IP address
device type
browser
pages viewed
visit duration
approximate geographical origin
This data is used solely for statistical purposes and to improve the site.
3. Collection Methods
Personal information may be collected:
via the website forms
by email
during consultations or professional communications
by the client sending documents
via website analytics tools
4. Purposes of the collection
Personal information is collected for the following purposes:
respond to information requests
provide professional genealogical research services
prepare administrative or legal files
documenting family lineages
produce research reports
communicate with customers
improve services and website
comply with legal or regulatory obligations
5. Consent
By voluntarily providing personal information, you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this policy.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to:
legal obligations
contractual obligations
of the need for certain data to provide the requested services.
6. Disclosure of personal information
Personal information is never sold or rented to third parties. However, it may be disclosed in certain situations:
public institutions
national archives
civil status records
religious institutions
government institutions
Partner professionals
lawyers
notaries
collaborating genealogists
professional translators
Legal obligations
When the law requires the disclosure of information.
7. Information Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
In the case of genealogical records:
Some data may be retained for archiving purposes.
The records can be kept to ensure the traceability of the research.
The data can be stored in the following format:
digital
paper
secure archives
8. Information Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information:
restricted access to data
secure passwords
secure storage
backups
encryption when possible
9. Data Hosting
The data can be hosted on servers located:
in Canada
or in other jurisdictions that meet comparable security standards.
10. Rights of the persons concerned
In accordance with Law 25, any person may:
request access to his/her personal information
request the correction of inaccurate information
request the deletion of certain data when permitted by law
All requests must be addressed to the person responsible for the protection of personal information.
11. Cookies
This website uses cookies in order to:
to improve the user experience
to measure site traffic
to optimize performance
Users can refuse cookies via their browser settings.
12. Policy changes
This policy may be amended at any time to reflect:
legislative changes
technological changes
the evolution of services.
The most recent version is always published on the website.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers below specify the framework for intervention and the nature of the genealogical documentary research service.
No. The service provides a genealogical documentary analysis based on archival sources. No legal advice is given.
Yes. The reports are structured and referenced so that they can be integrated into an administrative file or transmitted to a legal professional.
Yes. Mandates can be carried out at the request of an individual or in collaboration with a legal professional, depending on the context of the case.
The duration depends on the complexity of the case, the period covered, and the availability of archival sources. An estimate is provided after analysis of the mandate.
Parish registers, historical civil registration records, nominal censuses and other available archival sources.
No results can be guaranteed. The research is based on available archival sources and their state of preservation.
Yes.
The reports are structured in such a way as to clearly present the links of filiation established from identified, referenced and verifiable primary and secondary archival sources.
They can therefore be included in an administrative file, particularly in the context of an application based on ancestry, subject to the specific requirements of the competent authority.
It is important to clarify that the service constitutes a genealogical documentary analysis.
No legal advice is provided.Yes.
The approach is based on the critical examination of available archival sources, cross-checking of information and the structured presentation of results.
Each mandate aims to:
the traceability of the sources used
the consistency of kinship ties
a clear and usable presentation in an administrative or legal context
The report is designed to be understandable, verifiable, and integrated into a case prepared by a lawyer or authorized representative.
Individuals
Legal professionals
Immigration Consultants
Notaries
Request for a mandate
For all genealogical research requests, a preliminary contextual analysis is conducted before the mandate is accepted.
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