Data Privacy Policy

Colas Canada Inc. and our affiliated entities ("Company" or "We" or “Our”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it by complying with this Privacy Policy.


This Policy describes the type of information We may collect through the website www.colascanada.ca (the “Website”) and how we collect, use, disclose, and protect any personal information of Website users ("you"). 
This Policy may change from time to time without further notice to you. You are responsible for periodically visiting the Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes. By accessing or using this Website, you indicate that you understand, accept, and consent to the practices described in this Policy, as amended from time to time. 


The Website may include links to third-party websites and clicking on such links may allow the third-party to collect or share data about you. This Policy DOES NOT apply to the information that you provide to or that is collected through such third-party Website. We do not control these third-party websites or their policies, and We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit. If you choose to follow a link on the Website to a third-party website or to engage a third-party plugin, please note that We do not accept any responsibility or liability for such third-party policies or actions.


We welcome your questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy and Our privacy practices. Please contact Us via email at dataprivacy@colascanada.ca or by writing to Us at: 
    Colas Canada Inc.
    Attn: of the Chief Privacy Officer
    4950 Yonge Street,
    Suite 2400 Toronto, Ontario
    M2N 6K1

  1. Types of information collected through the Website:
    Privacy laws in Canada generally define "personal information" as any information about an identifiable individual, which includes information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person. Personal information does not include business contact information. Pursuant to this Policy and applicable law, We take steps to ensure that any personal information that We collect about you is adequate, relevant, not excessive, and collected, retained, used, and disclosed for legitimate and limited purposes. 
    We collect several types of information from and about you, including:
    • Personal information, that can reasonably be used to, directly or indirectly, identify you, such as Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet.
    • Non-personal information, that does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity or directly relate to an identifiable individual, such as demographic information, or statistical or aggregated information. Statistical or aggregated data does not directly identify a specific person but may be used to derive non-personal statistical or aggregated data from personal information. For example, We may aggregate personal information to calculate the percentage of users accessing a specific Website feature.
    • Technical information, including browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, or information about your internet connection , the equipment you use to access the Website, and usage details.
    • Non-personal details about your Website interactions, including the full Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), clickstream to, through and from Our Website (including date and time), page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page.
  2. How We collect information through the Website: 
    As you navigate through and interact with the Website, We may use cookies or other automatic data collection technologies   to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including, details of your visits to the Website, including, traffic and location data, and information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address,  operating system, and browser type.   The collection, storage, and use of your information for any other purposes requires your consent.
  3. How We use the information We collect through the Website:
    A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. Except to the extent authorized by you, tThe information We collect automatically through cookies is strictly necessary for the Website to provide its basic functions. The information We collect through the Website further allows Us to improve the Website, including by enabling Us to estimate Our audience size and usage patterns; store information about your preferences, allowing Us to customize the Website according to your individual interests; speed up your searches; and recognize you when you return to Our Website.
  4. We store the information We collect through the Website:   
    We process, store, and transfer the information we collect to France and other parts of Europe. The service provider we engage in this regard had privacy and security standards which adhere to this policy and applicable Canadian privacy legislation. You are welcome to contact us at dataprivacy@colascanada.ca to obtain further information about Company policies regarding service providers outside of Canada. By submitting your personal information or engaging with the Website, you consent to this transfer, storage, or processing.
  5. How you can control the information We collect about you through the Website:
    When you first visit the Website, you will be prompted to consent to the types of browser cookies you wish to allow Our system to issue. Thereafter, at any time, you can change your cookie settings, or withdraw the consent you have previously given to Us on the "Cookie management" page. However, if you choose to disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may no longer be accessible to you or may no longer function as intended.   
    Please note that some cookies are placed on the Website by third-party services. As indicated above, We do not control third-party collection or use of your information through links on the Website. You may opt-out of third-party cookies simultaneously by using the cookie management tab on your browser.
  6. How you can access and correct the information We collect about you through the Website: 
    In accordance with current laws regarding the protection of personal data, you have the right to request access to, correct and/or erase your personal information. You may also send Us an email at dataprivacy@colascanada.ca. to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to Us, or to ask any questions you may have in this regard. 
    We reserve the right to refuse to accommodate a request to change information if We believe the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect.  We may request specific information from you to help Us confirm your identity and your right to access, and to provide you with the personal information that We hold about you or make your requested changes. Applicable law may allow or require Us to refuse to provide you with access to some or all of the personal information that We hold about you, or We may have destroyed, erased, or made your personal information anonymous in accordance with Our record retention obligations and practices. If We cannot provide you with access to your personal information, We will inform you of the reasons why, subject to any legal or regulatory restrictions.
    We have procedures in place to receive and respond to complaints, including compliance with this Policy, and with applicable privacy laws. You may lodge a complaint by calling: 1 (800) 819-4096.