Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Data Controller
This website is operated by:
Elan Consulting
Sole Proprietorship
Owner: Raphaël Pittavino-Varitto
Website: https://www.elanconsultinglab.com/en/home-2/
Contact Address :
Montreal, Québec, Canada
Email: raphael@elanconsultinglab.com
Elan Consulting places great importance on the protection of personal data and is committed to processing the information it collects in a transparent, secure, and responsible manner, in accordance with applicable regulations, including:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to visitors subject to European regulations;
- The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada;
- The Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Regarding the Protection of Personal Information (Bill 25) is applicable in Quebec, Canada.
2. Personal Data Collected
When you use this website or contact Élan Consulting, certain personal information may be collected.
The data that may be collected includes, in particular:
- First and last name;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- Information voluntarily provided in a contact form;
- Information regarding your company, your project, or your consultation request;
- Technical data related to your browsing activity (IP address, browser, device, pages viewed).
Elan Consulting limits the collection of personal data to what is strictly necessary to provide its digital marketing consulting services.
3. Purposes of Data Collection
The data collected may be used for:
- Respond to contact or consultation requests;
- Provide marketing consulting and support services;
- Prepare sales proposals or quotes;
- Follow up on communications with clients and prospects;
- Improve the website’s functionality, security, and performance;
- Comply with applicable administrative, accounting, and legal requirements.
Personal data is never sold, rented, or used for commercial purposes by third parties.
4. Contact Forms and Communications
When you contact Elan Consulting via a form or by email, the information you provide is used solely to process your request.
The data you submit may be retained for a reasonable period of time to enable us to follow up on your request for business or professional purposes.
If no business relationship is established, the information may be deleted after a reasonable period of time, unless otherwise required by law.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Elan Consulting website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it functions properly, measure its audience, and improve the user experience.
Some cookies may be necessary for the technical operation of the website, while others require your prior consent in accordance with applicable regulations.
You can view the detailed cookie policy here:
Cookie Policy: https://www.elanconsultinglab.com/en/cookie-policy/
You can also modify or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie manager available on the website.
6. Embedded content from third-party websites
Some pages on the site may contain embedded content from third-party services (for example: videos, maps, booking tools, external content, or links to partner platforms).
When you interact with this content, these third-party services may collect certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
In particular, these services may use their own cookies or tracking technologies.
Élan Consulting recommends that users review the privacy policies of the relevant third-party services.
7. Third-Party Services Used
To ensure the operation of the website, its analysis, and certain related services, Élan Consulting may use third-party technology providers.
These providers may process certain data strictly within the scope of their services, including:
- Website hosting;
- Security and protection against malicious activities;
- Statistical analysis of traffic;
- Management of forms and communications;
- Professional tools necessary for consulting activities.
These suppliers are selected to maintain an appropriate level of data protection.
8. Data Protection and Security
Elan Consulting implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from:
- unauthorized access;
- loss;
- misuse;
- unauthorized disclosure.
However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention Period
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- the nature of the relationship with Élan Consulting;
- the applicable administrative and tax obligations;
- the legitimate need for professional oversight.
Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
Depending on where you live and the applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request the deletion of certain personal data;
- Withdraw your consent when processing is based on it;
- Object to certain processing of your data;
- Request the restriction of the processing of certain information;
- Receive a copy of the personal data you have provided, where applicable.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
Raphaël Pittavino-Varitto
Email: raphael@elanconsultinglab.com
A response will generally be provided within a reasonable time frame in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
11. International Data Transfers
When using certain digital services, some data may be processed or stored in countries other than Canada, particularly when international technology providers are used.
Elan Consulting ensures that appropriate measures are in place to guarantee an adequate level of protection for personal information.
12. Visitor Data and Abuse Prevention
Certain technical data, such as IP addresses, browser types, or information related to website security, may be processed automatically to:
- detect fraudulent activity;
- protect the site from attacks;
- ensure its proper functioning.
This data is not used to personally identify visitors, except when necessary for security reasons or to comply with legal obligations.
13. Changes to This Policy
Elan Consulting may amend this privacy policy to reflect changes in its practices, services, or regulatory requirements.
The date of the last update shown at the top of this page indicates which version is in effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data:
Elan Consulting
Raphaël Pittavino-Varitto
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Email: raphael@elanconsultinglab.com
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