Privacy Policy
QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc.
Website: https://qragrifoodconsulting.com
Effective Date: May 19, 2026
1. Introduction
QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25 / Bill 64).
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Who We Are
QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc. is a food safety coaching and training company based in Quebec, Canada. We provide accredited BRCGS training, food safety audits, and coaching services.
Privacy Officer Contact
QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc.
Email: info@qragrifoodconsulting.com
Website: https://qragrifoodconsulting.com
3. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the personal information necessary to respond to your inquiries and provide our services. This includes:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content submitted through our contact form
- Subject of interest (eg, training service selected)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government identification numbers through our website.
4. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through the following means:
a) Contact Form
When you complete and submit our website contact form, we collect the information you provide directly.
b) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through third-party services (described in Section 6). Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
c) Website Analytics
We collect anonymized usage data about how visitors interact with our website through Google Analytics 4 (described in Section 6).
5. Why We Collect Your Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information only for the following identified purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To provide information about our training programs and consulting services
- To schedule appointments or consultations (via Calendly)
- To improve our website content and user experience (via analytics)
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those listed above without first obtaining your consent.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Processors
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect or process personal information on our behalf.
Each operates under its own privacy policy:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and user behavior. GA4 collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. Google may process this data on servers located outside Canada, including in the United States.
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Search Console (GSC)
We use Google Search Console to monitor our website’s search performance. This tool does not collect personal information about individual visitors.
Google Tag Manager (GTM)
Google Tag Manager is used to manage and deploy tracking scripts on our website. GTM itself does not collect personal information, but manages tags that may do so (such as GA4).
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
GTranslate
We use GTranslate to offer our website content in multiple languages. GTranslate may set cookies to remember your language preference.
- GTranslate Privacy Policy: https://gtranslate.io/privacy-policy
Calendly
We use Calendly to allow visitors to schedule appointments. If you book through Calendly, you will provide personal information directly to Calendly, which is subject to their own privacy policy. Calendly may process data on servers located in the United States.
- Calendly Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy
Social Media Pixels (Future Use)
We may in the future use advertising pixels from platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) or LinkedIn to measure the effectiveness of our advertising. If implemented, we will update this policy accordingly and provide appropriate consent mechanisms.
Bluehost Web Hosting
Our website is hosted by Bluehost, whose servers are located in the United States. As a result, your personal information (including contact form submissions) may be stored on servers outside of Canada. By using our website, you acknowledge and consent to this cross-border transfer of data.
- Bluehost Privacy Policy: https://www.bluehost.com/privacy-policy
7. How Long We Retain Your Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to follow up on inquiries and maintain business records, after which they are securely deleted.
8. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With third-party service providers listed in Section 6, to the extent necessary to operate our website and services
- When required by law, court order, or government authority
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc. or others
9. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law
In accordance with PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of access — You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right of correction — You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to withdraw consent — You may withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
- Right to erase — You may request that we delete your personal information, where we are not legally required to retain it
- Right to complain — You may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca) or the Commission d’access à l’information du Québec (www.cai.gouv.qc.ca)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@qragrifoodconsulting.com. We will respond within 30 days.
10. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Privacy Breach Notification
In the event of a privacy breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to individuals, we will notify affected individuals and the applicable privacy commissioner(s) as required by PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, in a timely manner.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
QR Agri & Food Consulting Inc.
Email: info@qragrifoodconsulting.com
Website: https://qragrifoodconsulting.com
Last updated: May 19, 2026
