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Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last updated:<\/strong> September 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quminex Inc. (“Quminex”<\/strong>, “we”<\/strong>, “us”<\/strong>, or “our”<\/strong>) is a mineral exploration technology company based in Quebec, Canada, providing technical consultancy, quantitative modeling, and prospect generation services (collectively, the “Services”<\/strong>), accessible via our website at quminex.com (the “Website”<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to protecting personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including Quebec\u2019s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector<\/em> (“Law 25”<\/strong>), the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act<\/em> (“PIPEDA”<\/strong>), the EU\/UK General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”<\/strong>), and applicable US state privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, as well as the rights available to you regarding your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Privacy by Default Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In accordance with Quebec Law 25, Quminex adheres to the principle of Privacy by Default<\/strong>. The default settings of our Website offer the highest level of confidentiality. Non-essential cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics are deactivated by default<\/strong> and will only be activated if you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Personal Information We Collect, Purposes, and Legal Bases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We limit the collection of personal information to what is strictly necessary to fulfill our legitimate operational and business purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Information Collected<\/strong><\/td>Purpose of Processing<\/strong><\/td>Lawful Basis (GDPR \/ Law 25)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Inquiries & Communications<\/strong><\/td>Name, business email, phone number, company name, and message contents.<\/td>To respond to inbound business inquiries, provide service quotes, and manage client relationships.<\/td>Performance of Contract<\/strong> or Legitimate Interests<\/strong> (B2B communication).<\/td><\/tr>
Client Account & Service Data<\/strong><\/td>Business contact details, user login credentials, administrative metadata.<\/td>To onboard clients, manage service accounts, provide technical support, and issue invoices.<\/td>Performance of Contract<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Website Analytics & Technical Metadata<\/strong><\/td>IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, time stamps, clickstream data.<\/td>To maintain site security, optimize performance, and understand user interaction.<\/td>Consent<\/strong> (for non-essential analytics) \/ Legitimate Interests<\/strong> (for core site security).<\/td><\/tr>
Cookies & Tracking<\/strong><\/td>Device identifiers, session preferences, usage logs.<\/td>To remember site preferences and analyze web traffic patterns.<\/td>Consent<\/strong> (via explicit banner opt-in).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note on Client Exploration Data:<\/strong> In providing our Services, enterprise clients may upload or submit proprietary geological, geospatial, sub-surface survey, and field exploration data. This technical data is governed strictly by commercial Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and is not considered “Personal Information” unless it directly identifies an individual field worker or contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Methods and Sources of Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We collect personal information through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n