Privacy Policy

CFQR 600 Montréal – Privacy Policy 

Operated by: 7954689 Canada Inc.
Website: CFQR600.com
Effective Date: November 18, 2025

1. Purpose of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how 7954689 Canada Inc., operator of CFQR 600 Montréal, collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in accordance with Québec privacy laws, including Loi 25.

By accessing CFQR600.com or participating in any CFQR activities, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• Visitors to the CFQR600.com website
• Contest participants
• Individuals communicating with CFQR by phone, email, or social media
• Users of CFQR’s streaming and online services

The Policy applies to information collected through:

• CFQR600.com
• On-air and online contests
• Email and phone communications
• Social media interactions
• Analytics and streaming technologies

3. Definitions

Personal Information

Information relating to an identifiable individual.

Sensitive Personal Information

Information that, due to its nature or context, requires a higher level of protection. CFQR does not intentionally collect sensitive information.

Privacy Officer

The individual responsible for ensuring compliance with Québec privacy requirements under Loi 25.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City of residence
• Contest entries
• Messages sent through forms or social media

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Pages visited and visit duration
• Site interaction data
• Cookies and analytics identifiers

4.3 Streaming and Listening Data

• Device type
• Approximate region (non-precise)
• Listening duration
• Aggregated listener metrics

4.4 Information from Third Parties

• Embedded media players
• Social media platforms
• External analytics providers

5. How We Use Personal Information

CFQR may use personal information to:

• Respond to questions and messages
• Administer contests and contact winners
• Deliver prizes
• Improve website and streaming performance
• Generate audience and listening statistics
• Send marketing or promotional emails only with consent (CASL compliant)
• Meet regulatory broadcasting requirements

CFQR does not sell personal information.

6. Consent

CFQR obtains consent in accordance with Loi 25, including:

• Explicit consent (e.g., contest entry)
• Implied consent (e.g., responding to an inquiry you send us)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

Information may be disclosed:

• To authorized service providers (hosting, email, analytics, streaming, contest administration)
• To the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) if required for contest filings
• To legal authorities when required
• To prevent fraud or security threats
• With your explicit consent

No personal information is transferred outside Québec unless protected by agreements that comply with Loi 25.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CFQR600.com uses:

• Essential functional cookies
• Analytics tools
• Audio streaming-related tracking technologies

Cookies may be disabled in your browser, but some features may be limited.

9. Retention and Destruction

CFQR retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or to meet legal requirements. Data is securely deleted or anonymized once no longer required.

10. Your Rights Under Québec Law (Loi 25)

10.1 Right to Access

You may request access to personal information CFQR holds about you.

10.2 Right to Correction

You may request correction of incomplete or inaccurate information.

10.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent to certain uses of your information.

10.4 Right to Deletion (where permitted)

You may request deletion of personal information unless legal retention rules apply.

10.5 Notification of Privacy Incidents

If a confidentiality incident presents a risk of serious harm, CFQR will notify you and the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI) in accordance with Loi 25.

11. Protection of Personal Information

CFQR uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

• Secure servers
• Limited access to personal information
• Employee privacy training
• Confidentiality agreements with service providers

12. Minors

CFQR600.com is not intended for children under age 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

13. Privacy Officer

To exercise your rights or make a privacy inquiry, contact:

Privacy Officer
CFQR Radio Station
6971-C Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse
Montréal, QC, H4T 1Z3
Email: contact@cfqr600.com
Phone: +1 (514) 470-0600

14. External Links

CFQR600.com may contain links to third-party websites. CFQR is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated to reflect changes to privacy laws, technologies, or CFQR operations. The effective date will be revised when updates occur.

16. Acceptance of This Policy

By using CFQR600.com or interacting with CFQR services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.