Policies and Practices Governing the Management of Personal Information – Techlift International
Last updated: 2025-08-01
At Techlift International (“Techlift” or “we”), we place utmost importance on protecting the personal information we collect in the course of our activities. This policy aims to transparently inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect your personal information, in accordance with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25).
1. Scope
This policy applies to all individuals affected by the collection of personal information by Techlift, including:
- Employees, candidates, and interns
- Clients, partners, and suppliers
- Anyone interacting with our services or systems
- Collection of Personal Information
2. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information in the following contexts:
a) Directly from you
Most of the personal information we collect is provided directly by you, including when you:
- Apply for a job or submit your résumé
- Fill out a contact or registration form via our website
- Communicate with our team by phone, email, or in person
- Participate in contractual or transactional exchanges with Techlift
b) From third parties
We may receive certain personal information from third parties (suppliers, partners, consultants) with your consent or as permitted by law.
c) Through digital technologies or interactions
Technical information may be collected during your browsing of our website, through cookies or traffic analysis tools.
d) Third-party links
Our site may contain links to third-party services. When you access these services, we recommend that you review their privacy policies, as Techlift does not control their content or practices.
3. Use of Personal Information
The personal information collected is used solely in the context of Techlift’s legitimate activities, including:
- Administrative and human resources management
- Processing of requests, quotes, and orders
- Management of contracts and relationships with suppliers and partners
- Invoicing, payroll, and payment processing
- Management of communications with clients, suppliers, and employees
- Distribution of newsletters, surveys, event invitations, or personalized commercial offers, where consent has been given or permitted by law
- Compliance with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
Techlift collects and uses only the information necessary for the intended purpose.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information is accessible to Techlift employees on a need-to-know basis—that is, only if necessary for the performance of their duties. The principle of least privilege is applied to limit access to sensitive data.
Personal information may also be disclosed:
- To service providers (e.g., hosting, payroll, integrated system maintenance) acting as subcontractors
- To regulatory authorities or courts when required by law
- In necessary cases to prevent fraud, protect our rights, or respond to a security threat
In all cases, we require these third parties to comply with confidentiality obligations consistent with this policy and applicable laws.
5. Retention and Disposal
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized. The retention period may vary depending on the type of relationship or applicable legal obligations (e.g., length of employment + 7 years).
6. Security Measures
Techlift implements physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information, including:
- Role-based access control in our integrated management system
- Secure authentication and access logging
- Physical security for locations housing sensitive records
- Employee awareness training on information protection
7. Rights of Individuals
In accordance with Law 25, you have the following rights:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or updates
- Withdraw your consent where applicable
- File a complaint if you believe your rights are not being respected
8. Privacy Officer (RPRP)
Techlift has designated a Privacy Officer (RPRP) responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy legislation and overseeing our practices.
For any questions regarding the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact:
Privacy Officer – Gabriel Tisluck
Techlift International
5705 Pl. Kubota, Drummondville, QC J2B 6V4
Email: rprp@techlift.ca
Phone: 1 833 832-4543
9. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated to reflect any changes in our practices, tools, or legal obligations. The most recent version is available on our website or through our internal communication channels.