Privacy policy

Les Chantiers de Chibougamau Ltd. and all of its subsidiaries and business units (hereinafter "Chantiers Chibougamau") recognize the importance of protecting the personal information collected and processed in the course of its activities, just as it is a priority to ensure that the company's operations comply with applicable laws.

This includes personal information collected when users visit its websites (hereinafter the "Sites," including those of its subsidiaries and business units, such as those associated with its product brand, "Nordic") or use its online services.

This Privacy Notice (hereinafter the "Notice") describes the personal information protection practices that Chantiers Chibougamau undertakes to apply in the course of its activities to ensure the protection of the personal information it holds.

This Notice reflects Chantiers Chibougamau's ongoing commitment to protecting the personal information of the following individuals:
a) Visitors to and users of its Sites, to the extent that personal information is collected;
b) Job applicants;
c) Anyone who communicates with Chantiers Chibougamau;
d) Anyone whose personal information is otherwise collected in the course of Chantiers Chibougamau's activities.

For the purposes of this Notice, "personal information" means any information relating to an identifiable natural person, whether directly (e.g., first name, last name, email address) or indirectly (information that, when combined with other information, allows the person to be identified).

Chantiers Chibougamau's personal information protection practices are based on the following principles:

3.1 Consent

Before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, Chantiers Chibougamau ensures user consent is obtained in accordance with applicable legal requirements, unless an exception provided by law applies, such as in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution.

You may withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information for purposes that are not essential to the management and administration of our products and services, such as generating statistics or analyzing your data. If you choose to do so, Chantiers Chibougamau will stop using your information for those purposes.

Generally, it will not be possible to withdraw your consent for the uses described in Section 3.3 below without terminating your business relationship with us.

Any request to withdraw consent must be sent to the Privacy Officer at: responsable.renseignements.personnels@nordic.ca

3.2 Collection

3.2.1 Types of personal information collected

Chantiers Chibougamau collects only the personal information necessary for its business purposes and to which you have consented. This may include:
• Identification information such as your first and last name, mailing address, email address, date of birth, telephone number, or identification documents that you voluntarily provide;
• Information necessary to optimize your experience on our Sites, such as your IP address and general location or browsing data.

Chantiers Chibougamau ensures that the personal information it holds is accurate and up to date whenever it is used.

3.2.2 Methods of data collection

- Directly from you

Most personal information collected by Chantiers Chibougamau is provided directly by you, including when you:
• Browse its Sites;
• Submit job applications through its Sites;
• Contact the company.

- From third parties

Chantiers Chibougamau may also collect your personal information from third parties or authorized representatives with your consent or where permitted by law.

- Through cookies

When you visit Chantiers Chibougamau's Sites, cookies are placed on your computer. These cookies may collect personal information such as your IP address and are used primarily to improve your browsing experience and the content of the Sites.

The cookies used include:
• Strictly necessary / functional cookies: Essential for the proper operation of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
• Performance and analytics cookies: Collect information about how you use the website, the pages you visit, and the links you click. All data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you.

You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect your browsing experience (for example, difficulties registering, accessing services, or displaying website content).

3.3 Use

Chantiers Chibougamau collects, uses, and discloses your personal information only for the purposes to which you have consented or as otherwise permitted by law. These purposes are identified at the time the information is collected.

Personal information is collected for purposes including:
• Confirming your identity and verifying the accuracy of your personal information where necessary (for example, during recruitment);
• Processing and administering job applications;
• Managing and improving its Sites, updating user profiles, and personalizing your browsing experience;
• Communicating with you upon your request;
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

You may request additional information about these uses at any time.

3.4 Disclosure

Chantiers Chibougamau ensures that personal information is accessible only to employees and representatives who require access in the performance of their duties.

Personal information may be disclosed to business partners, suppliers, government authorities, and other third parties, including:
• Criminal background screening agencies;
• Transportation companies;
• Business partners (distributors of its products);
• IT and cloud service providers;
• Regulatory authorities such as the Commission d'accès à l'information;
• Any other person authorized by law.

Chantiers Chibougamau ensures that the confidentiality of your personal information is maintained when disclosed to third parties. It also undertakes not to sell, transfer, or rent your personal information to any third party.

3.5 Retention and destruction

Chantiers Chibougamau retains your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable retention periods. Your personal information is generally stored in Québec.

Disclosure of your personal information to certain suppliers or business partners may result in its transfer outside Québec. In such cases, Chantiers Chibougamau will first assess the applicable privacy laws and practices in the relevant jurisdictions and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure adequate protection of your personal information.

When your personal information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed in a manner that preserves its confidentiality.

3.6 Security

Chantiers Chibougamau applies security measures proportionate to the sensitivity of the personal information it holds, the purposes for which it is used, the quantity of information involved, its distribution, and the storage medium. These safeguards are designed to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Only individuals who require access to your personal information to perform their duties are granted access. Security measures include, without limitation:
• Employee and representative awareness and training programs on personal information protection;
• Locked filing cabinets;
• Multi-factor authentication;
• Password-protected access;
• Monitoring and controls to detect suspicious activities (such as phishing and cyberattacks).

3.7 Your rights regarding your personal Information

Chantiers Chibougamau respects the rights granted to you by law concerning your personal information and has implemented procedures to respond to such requests.

- Access, correction, and complaints

You have the right to access the personal information held about you, verify its accuracy, and request corrections where necessary, subject to legal exceptions.

You may also request information about how your personal information is processed (for example: the purposes for which it is used, the categories of third parties with whom it is shared, and the applicable retention periods). You also have the right to file a complaint if you believe your personal information has not been handled in accordance with this Notice or applicable privacy laws.

Requests for access, correction, information, or complaints must be submitted in writing to the Privacy Officer using the contact information below.

Chantiers Chibougamau commits to responding to such requests within thirty (30) days of receipt.

- Automated decision-making

If Chantiers Chibougamau implements a decision-making process based exclusively on automated processing (without human intervention) of personal information (for example, a process that produces a specific effect on an individual based solely on an algorithm) you will be informed of your inclusion, of the resulting decision, and of your right to submit observations regarding that decision. Upon request, you may also obtain information concerning:
• The personal information used to make the decision;
• The reasons leading to the decision;
• Your right to request correction of the personal information used;
• The availability of a person authorized to review the decision, where applicable.

The Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring the protection of your personal information.

Mailing address:
Chantiers Chibougamau
521 Merrill Road, P.O. Box 216
Chibougamau, Québec G8P 2K7

Email: responsable.renseignements.personnels@nordic.ca

5. Changes to this notice

Chantiers Chibougamau reserves the right to amend this Notice at any time without prior notification. The current version of this Notice may be consulted at any time on this website. The date of the latest update to this Notice appears at the bottom of the page.
 

Last updated: August 4, 2026