Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 2025

Please note that we protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws in Quebec, such as the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (L.Q. 2021, c.25) and the Digital Privacy Act (S.C. 2015, c.32). In addition, our services comply with the standards set by our professional order, l'Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec (OPPQ). This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information

• Name: Stéphanie Baril
• Title: Psychoeducator and person responsible for the protection of personal information
• Email: info@stephaniebaril.com
• Website: https://www.stephaniebaril.com
• Address: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3Z7

You may contact us with any questions or concerns regarding this policy or the handling of your personal information.

Information Collected and Consent

By providing us with personal information (by email, phone, social media, or by filling out our online form), we consider that you are consenting to transmit this information and to its use for the purposes requested (e.g., to process a new service request). You may withdraw your consent at any time; however, this may prevent us from providing the requested service.

Your personal information will not be disclosed without your consent, except when required by a court order or in an emergency that could threaten someone's health or safety. Certain information may also be shared with third-party providers we use (e.g., accounting services, professional order, auditors, etc.). No information will be used for research purposes.

As part of our services, we collect certain personal information, which varies depending on the type of service (individual sessions, group sessions, conferences, or online product purchases). Only information necessary to fulfill the request will be collected.

We may also use your personal information to improve customer service, enhance our website (e.g., with Google Analytics), or send promotional communications (with your consent).

Retention of Personal Information

Your personal information will be securely stored in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., legal requirements, government requests) and OPPQ standards. Therefore, retention periods may vary depending on the legal context and the purpose for which the information was collected.

Your Rights

Under Quebec privacy laws (Law 25), you have the right to:

• Access and Rectification: Request access to your personal information and correct any inaccuracies.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for the use of your information at any time.
• Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to another organization in a structured and commonly used format.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• File a Complaint: File a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) (https://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/).

Security Measures

All reasonable efforts are made to protect personal and confidential information using certified and secure technologies. However, there is a risk that a breach of personal information protection may occur. We are not responsible for damages resulting from the use of this website. If a data breach occurs, we will take steps to notify affected individuals and comply with applicable laws (such as reporting to the CAI).

Links to External Websites

This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Additionally, if you interact with us via social media (e.g., LinkedIn), you should familiarize yourself with the terms of use and privacy policies of those platforms.

Other Useful Links:

• Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec (OPPQ) : https://ordrepsed.qc.ca/
• Code of Ethics for Psychoeducators in Quebec (Code de déontologie des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec) : https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/C-26,%20r.%20207.2.01
• Regulations on Dispute Resolution and Fee Arbitration (Règlement sur la procédure de conciliation et d’arbitrage des comptes et des membres de l’Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec) : https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/C-26,%20r.%20208.02/
• Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) : https://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, protect this website. All content and documents are the property of Stéphanie Baril. You may use information from this site by citing the source and reproducing the content accurately. It is prohibited to sell or modify the content.

Limitation of Liability

The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional consultation.

We reserve the right to modify this website without notice. It is therefore important to review changes each time you use the website.