Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 6, 2026 · Last updated: July 6, 2026

This privacy policy explains how the personal information of visitors to www.francoisfaucher.com (the "Site") is collected, used, disclosed and protected. It is designed to comply with Québec's Law 25, Canada's PIPEDA, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) for California residents.

1.Data controller

The Site is operated by François Faucher, painter (the "Controller").

Name: François Faucher
Mailing address: [Address to be completed by the client]
Email: info@francoisfaucher.com
Phone: 450 655-6209 · 418 334-0523 · 514 922-6209

2.Privacy officer

In accordance with section 3.1 of Law 25, the person responsible for the protection of personal information is:

Line Thivierge, promotion agent
Email: info@francoisfaucher.com

For the European Union, this same person acts as the contact point for any question relating to data processing under the GDPR.

3.Information we collect

a) Information you provide

The Site currently has no online form. When you contact us by email, telephone or social media, you may provide us with: your name, email address, phone number and any information contained in your message (for example, regarding the purchase of a work, an exhibition or a collaboration request).

b) Information collected automatically

Like most websites, the Site (hosted on the Wix platform) may automatically collect certain technical data: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, pages viewed, date and time of visit, referring site and cookies. This data is mainly generated by the hosting infrastructure and audience-measurement tools.

4.Purposes of processing

Respond to your inquiries and communications;
Process requests regarding artworks, exhibitions and collaborations;
Ensure the operation, security and maintenance of the Site;
Measure audience and improve content and browsing experience;
Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

5.Legal basis for processing

PurposeLegal basis (GDPR)Basis (Law 25)

Responding to your communicationsConsent / pre-contractual measures (art. 6)Consent

Operation and security of the SiteLegitimate interest (art. 6(1)(f))Necessary to provide the service

Audience measurement and non-essential cookiesConsent (art. 6(1)(a))Express consent

Legal obligationsLegal obligation (art. 6(1)(c))Legal obligation

6.Retention period

We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

Emails and communications: for as long as needed to handle your request, then up to 24 months for follow-up, unless a legal obligation requires otherwise.
Browsing data and cookies: according to the lifespan of each cookie (see section 11), generally from the current session up to 24 months.
Accounting or contractual data (if any): for the period required by applicable law.

7.Recipients and processors

We do not sell your personal information. It may be processed by the following providers, only to the extent necessary to operate the Site:

ProviderRoleJurisdiction

Wix.com Ltd.Website hosting and audience-measurement tools (Wix Analytics)Israel / European Union / United States

Google LLCSearch Console, web fonts, security (reCAPTCHA) and, where applicable, audience measurementUnited States

Meta Platforms, Inc.Facebook and Instagram pages and links, social modulesUnited States / Ireland (EU)

If a newsletter tool (e.g. Mailchimp) or advertising-measurement tool (e.g. GA4, Meta Pixel) is later added to the Site, it must be added by name to this table with its purpose and jurisdiction.

8.Transfers outside Québec, Canada and the EU

Some of our providers are located outside Québec, notably in the United States and the European Union. These transfers are carried out on the basis of your informed consent and, where required, framed by recognized protection mechanisms (GDPR standard contractual clauses, EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework). In accordance with Law 25, a privacy impact assessment is conducted before any transfer of personal information outside Québec.

9.Your rights (Law 25 and GDPR)

Subject to the conditions of applicable law, you may exercise the following rights:

Access: obtain confirmation that we hold information about you and receive a copy;
Rectification: have inaccurate or incomplete information corrected;
Deletion / erasure: request the deletion of your information (GDPR art. 17);
Portability: receive your information in a structured, commonly used technological format (Law 25 s. 27; GDPR art. 20);
Withdrawal of consent: withdraw a previously given consent at any time;
Objection and restriction: object to processing or request its restriction (GDPR arts. 18 and 21);
Cessation of dissemination / de-indexing: request that dissemination of information cease or that a hyperlink be de-indexed (Law 25).

To exercise a right, write to info@francoisfaucher.com. We will respond within 30 days (Law 25) or one month (GDPR). Proof of identity may be requested to verify your identity.

10.California residents' rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, and to the extent the California Consumer Privacy Act applies, you have the following rights:

Right to know: the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, their sources, purposes and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared;
Right to delete: request the deletion of your information;
Right to correct: have inaccurate information corrected;
Right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing": we do not sell or share your personal information within the meaning of the CCPA;
Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information;
Right to non-discrimination: exercising your rights will not result in any unfavorable treatment.

To exercise these rights, write to info@francoisfaucher.com. You may designate an authorized agent; identity verification will be carried out before any request is processed.

11.Cookies

The Site may use cookies to ensure its proper functioning, remember your preferences and measure audience. We distinguish:

Essential cookies: necessary for the operation and security of the Site; they do not require consent.
Measurement and preference cookies: placed only after your consent, in accordance with Law 25 and the GDPR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time or configure your browser to refuse non-essential cookies.

12.Analytics tools and social media

The Site is hosted on Wix and may rely on Wix Analytics and Google Search Console for audience measurement and search indexing. Links to Facebook (/frsfaucher) and Instagram (@vibrationnisme) redirect to platforms operated by Meta, governed by their own privacy policies.

13.Security and incident notification

We implement reasonable measures (TLS encryption, secure hosting, restricted access) to protect your information. In the event of a confidentiality incident presenting a risk of serious harm, we will notify the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) and the individuals concerned, in accordance with Law 25, and the competent supervisory authority within 72 hours in accordance with the GDPR.

14.Minors

The Site is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect information from minors under 14 (Québec) or 16 (EU) without the consent of the holder of parental authority. If you believe such information has been provided to us, please notify us so that we may delete it.

15.Changes to this policy

We may amend this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The version in force is the one published on this page, together with its update date. We invite you to review it periodically.

16.Complaints and remedies

If you believe your rights have not been respected, you may first contact our privacy officer. You may also file a complaint with the competent authority:

Québec: Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec — cai.gouv.qc.ca
European Union / Italy: the supervisory authority of your country, notably the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — garanteprivacy.it
California: California Privacy Protection Agency — cppa.ca.gov