Ethics and Privacy

Ethics

The Gay Globe Group is a media organization officially registered with the Quebec Business Registry since May 1998. Gay Globe adheres to the highest ethical standards in its publications. Although there is no legal obligation in Quebec for journalists to form associations, the province’s primary professional body is the Fédération Professionnelle des Journalistes du Québec (FPJQ), which offers a code of ethics on its website. Gay Globe voluntarily follows this guide as a principle and uses it as a reference for managing its publications.

Regarding specific publications, there is no automatic right to respond. However, any individual concerned by an article may contact Gay Globe via email to provide additional information relevant to the topic, which may help correct or adjust the original content. If the information provided is deemed accurate and verifiable, Gay Globe commits to publishing these responses.

All content on Gay Globe’s websites is protected by copyright, officially registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Unauthorized use, modification, or distribution of original written, visual, audio, or electronic content will result in immediate civil and criminal proceedings. We kindly ask that you respect copyright laws and seek permission before using protected materials.

However, Canadian copyright law provides an exception known as fair dealing, which allows journalists or students to use portions of our content for reviews or reporting under strict conditions. Additionally, the Le Point news feed may reference or publish news from external sources, provided proper attribution is given. Le Point operates as a free, non-commercial service and generates no revenue.

For complaints, information requests, or to submit a response, please use email as the only communication channel.


Privacy Policy and Email Use

Thank you for emailing Gay Globe.
Any comments regarding Gay Globe’s editorial content may be considered for publication unless you explicitly request otherwise or specify that your communication is confidential. If you have specific inquiries about an article, such as contacting its author or requesting further details, we will do our best to provide the requested information promptly. However, please note that we cannot guarantee additional information beyond what is already published.

If your inquiry is unrelated to a specific article, the following information may be helpful:

  1. Subscription Inquiries
    If you have questions about your subscription, please contact Customer Service at info@gayglobe.net.
  2. Back Issues
    To request copies of past issues of Le Point, contact Customer Service at info@gayglobe.net. Please specify the issue you want. Access to specific articles requires knowing the issue number. Note that Gay Globe does not conduct archival searches and cannot guarantee stock availability. You can access archived issues in the A-Magazines Gay Globe section at http://www.gayglobe.net or consult previous editions deposited with Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and Library and Archives Canada under legal deposit requirements.
  3. Photos or Images
    Any photos or images submitted will be forwarded to the editor. If the submission is considered for publication, someone from the relevant department will contact you.
  4. Article Ideas or Suggestions
    Please note that an idea new to you may already be under development at Gay Globe or available in the public domain. By submitting your idea, you waive any claim for compensation unless otherwise agreed in writing. Gay Globe reserves the right to publish content even if it overlaps with your submission.
  5. Fact Verification Requests
    If you dispute a fact mentioned in an article, your inquiry will be forwarded to the Investigations Department for review. You will receive a response accordingly.
  6. Permission Requests
    To request permission to republish Gay Globe’s editorial or advertising content, please email info@gayglobe.net, fax 514-728-6436, or send a letter to:
    Gay Globe,
    P.O. Box 172, Rosemont Station,
    Montreal, QC, Canada H1X 3B7.
  7. Advertising and Reader Profile
    For information about Gay Globe’s readership and advertising rates, consult our media kit.
  8. Other Inquiries
    Gay Globe will respond to your message within a few days of receipt.

Personal Information Protection at Gay Globe

The individual responsible for personal information protection is:

Roger-Luc Chayer
P.O. Box 172, Rosemont Station
Montreal, QC, Canada H1X 3B7
Fax: 514-728-6436
Email: info@gayglobe.net

Privacy Protection Principles

Due to the importance of preserving the confidentiality of personal information, the Gay Globe website operates according to the following principles:

  1. The Gay Globe website is not used as a tool for collecting personal information (name, address, email, or any other information that could identify an individual).
  2. In certain cases, however, Gay Globe may request that the user subscribes. The user can decline this request; if accepted, the information provided will primarily serve the following purposes:
    • Helping Gay Globe ensure the relevance of its website by tailoring content to the user’s needs based on their country of origin;
    • Assisting Gay Globe in evaluating and improving the website by using the collected information to enhance content, the interface, and help develop new services;
    • Allowing Gay Globe to maintain decorum and quality in discussions and forums;
    • Informing the user of any news or events that may interest them if they have subscribed.
  3. If the user agrees to subscribe, Gay Globe will never disclose this personal information to a third party except by combining it with information provided by other users, making it impossible to identify any specific user. For example, the user’s name and address will not be disclosed, but it could be announced that 62% of site users live in Montreal.
  4. Users who prefer not to subscribe still have access to most of the website. However, they cannot access sections requiring identification.

Privacy Policy and Email Use

References:

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is defined as follows:
The Act aims to facilitate and promote electronic commerce by protecting personal information collected, used, or disclosed in certain circumstances. It also provides for the use of electronic means to communicate or record information and transactions, amending the Canada Evidence Act, Statutory Instruments Act, and the Interpretation Act.

For the purposes of applying the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the term « document » encompasses all information items, regardless of form and medium, such as correspondence, notes, books, plans, maps, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, graphics, photographs, films, microfilms, sound recordings, videotapes, or computer recordings, as well as any reproduction of such information items. The term « personal information » refers to any information about an identifiable individual, except the individual’s name and job title as an employee of an organization, as well as their business address and telephone number.


Policy Statement

Gay Globe has adopted a policy to manage the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the standards set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. In certain situations, personal information may be collected, used, or disclosed without the individual’s consent and without their knowledge. These exceptions include, but are not limited to, cases where personal information is collected:

  • For legal, medical, or security reasons;
  • For fraud detection and prevention or law enforcement;
  • For journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes.

Requirements

Gay Globe is required to comply with the following principles, unless exempted by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act:

  1. Accountability: Gay Globe is responsible for the personal information it manages and must designate a Privacy Management Coordinator to ensure compliance with the law within the organization.
  2. Purpose of Collection: The purposes for which personal information is collected must be determined by Gay Globe before or at the time of collection.
  3. Consent: Individuals must be informed of the collection, use, or disclosure of their personal information and must consent to it.
  4. Limiting Collection: Gay Globe must only collect the personal information necessary for the identified purposes.
  5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention: Personal information must not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless the individual consents or the law permits it. It should be retained only as long as necessary to achieve the intended purposes.
  6. Accuracy: Personal information must be accurate, complete, and up-to-date for the purposes for which it was collected.
  7. Security: Personal information must be protected by security measures appropriate to its sensitivity level.
  8. Openness: Gay Globe must provide clear information about its personal information management policies and practices, which should be easily accessible.
  9. Access to Personal Information: Gay Globe must inform individuals who request it of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and allow them to review it. It must also enable individuals to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and make corrections where necessary.
  10. Right to File a Complaint: Individuals have the right to file a complaint regarding the non-compliance with these principles by contacting the individuals responsible for applying these principles at Gay Globe.

Accountability

All Gay Globe employees who collect, store, or use personal information are required to ensure that these activities are conducted in accordance with this policy and appropriate procedures. The General Secretariat is responsible for ensuring compliance by establishing procedures, guidelines, and timelines for implementing this policy. The Privacy Management Coordinator is in charge of Gay Globe’s personal information management policies and practices. Any complaints or information requests should be addressed to this person.

Application:

For questions regarding the interpretation and application of this policy, please contact the Privacy Management Coordinator.


Privacy Standards

The personal information protection provisions are based on the CSA International Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information, recognized as a national standard in 1996. This standard outlines how organizations may collect, use, and disclose personal information and addresses the right of individuals to access and correct their personal information as needed. These principles, subject to certain exceptions, are outlined in the Act and Gay Globe’s Privacy Policy.

The ten principles outlined in the Code are as follows:

  1. Accountability
    An organization is responsible for the personal information under its control and must designate one or more individuals to ensure compliance with the principles outlined below.
  2. Identifying the Purposes of Personal Information Collection
    The purposes for which personal information is collected must be identified by the organization before or at the time of collection.
  3. Consent
    Individuals must be informed of any collection, use, or disclosure of personal information concerning them and must provide their consent, unless it is inappropriate to obtain consent.
  4. Limiting Collection
    The organization may only collect personal information necessary for the identified purposes and must do so in a fair and lawful manner.
  5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
    Personal information must not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless the individual consents or the law requires it. Personal information must only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes.
  6. Accuracy of Information
    Personal information must be as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is intended.
  7. Security Measures
    Personal information must be protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
  8. Openness
    An organization must ensure that clear information about its policies and practices related to personal information management is readily available to everyone.
  9. Access to Personal Information
    Upon request, an organization must inform individuals about the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and provide them access to it. Additionally, individuals must be allowed to challenge the accuracy and completeness of their information and request appropriate corrections.
  10. No Personal Information Retained
    No personal information about visitors is stored in our systems or on our website.

For more information, you can consult our privacy policy on the Gay Globe website.

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