Last updated: June 28, 2025
Firme H2E inc. (“Firme H2E”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website and its clients. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws in Quebec, including the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector and Law 25.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identification information: first name, last name, professional title
- Contact details: email address, phone number, mailing address
- Professional information: company or firm name, position
- Communications: content of messages you send us through our contact forms
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration (collected automatically)
2. Use of Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and service requests
- Providing our legal IT forensic expertise services
- Communicating with you regarding our services
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations
- Protecting our rights and legitimate interests
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the operation of the website
- Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site
- Performance cookies: to improve user experience
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to be notified when a cookie is sent. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: web hosting, email services, analytics tools
- Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our rights
- Professional partners: with your consent, in the context of specific engagements
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal obligations. Data related to forensic expertise engagements is retained in accordance with applicable professional and legal obligations.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
- Restricted access to personal information
- Regular and secure backups
- Staff training on data protection
7. Your Rights
In accordance with applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal information
- Right of rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right of deletion: request erasure of your information in certain circumstances
- Right to withdraw consent: withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to portability: receive your data in a structured format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Privacy Officer
The person responsible for the protection of personal information at Firme H2E is:
Simon Lavallée, P.Eng.
Email: expertise@firmeh2e.com
Phone: 1-877-369-4336
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date of the last update will be indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of our personal information protection practices.
10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this privacy policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:
Firme H2E inc.
Email: expertise@firmeh2e.com
Phone: 1-877-369-4336
Website: https://expertise.firmeh2e.com
