Privacy Policy

Groupe Auto Max Privacy Policy

Groupe Automax places great importance on the protection of your personal information. This privacy policy aims to clearly inform you about the types of data we collect, the reasons for their collection, how they are used, the persons who have access to this data, and your rights regarding them, in accordance with Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector of Quebec.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect certain personal information via the forms integrated into our website, particularly when you:

• Fill out a contact, information request, financing, or leasing form;

• Submit your vehicle for evaluation;

• Apply for a job;

• Request an appointment or a test drive.

The following personal data may be requested:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Vehicle information

• Financial information (in the context of a financing application)

The forms are provided by the Jotform platform, whose servers are located in the United States. Information transmitted via these forms is also accessible to the website creator, Axifuge, as part of the technical management of the site.

2. Cookies and Measurement Tools

The site uses cookies to improve the user experience and measure site performance. Third-party tracking and marketing tools are used, including:

• Google Analytics

• Google Ads

• Facebook Pixel

These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration, etc. This data is used for statistical, advertising, or retargeting purposes.

You can manage or disable cookies by changing your browser settings or by using the following tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

• Google Ads Settings

• YourAdChoices (DAA)

3. Use of Personal Information

The collected information may be used to:

• Communicate with you regarding your request;

• Process a financing, leasing, or job application;

• Offer you personalized services or promotions;

• Comply with our legal obligations;

• Follow up with you after a purchase or service.

Your personal information is never sold to third parties. It may only be shared with:

• Member dealerships of Groupe Automax;

• Mandated service providers (e.g., Axifuge, Jotform);

• Financial partners, if you have explicitly requested it;

• Legal authorities, if required by law.

4. Hosting and Security

The site is hosted on the servers of the Wix platform. Form data is stored by Jotform, whose servers are located in the United States. We apply reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

5. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information (PRP)

In accordance with Law 25, Groupe Automax has designated a person responsible for the protection of personal information:

Elaine Atiyeh Email: eatiyeh@stemarieautomobiles.com
or eatiyeh@hawkesburychevrolet.com

You can contact her to:

• Access your personal information;

• Correct inaccurate data;

• Withdraw your consent;

• File a complaint regarding the protection of your information.

6. Policy Modifications

This policy may be updated at any time to reflect legislative or technological changes. Any modification will be published on this page with the update date.

7. Applicable Laws

This policy is governed by the laws applicable in the province of Quebec and in Canada. In the event of a dispute, the competent jurisdiction is that of the judicial district of Montreal.