Research Project: Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Quebec
Last Updated: July 31, 2026
This page explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website.
This site is associated with the research project on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in Quebec, conducted at the Université de Sherbrooke. We place great importance on protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidential handling of personal information.
Personal information collected on this site is processed in accordance with the Université de Sherbrooke’s Privacy Policy and the ethical requirements applicable to research. Privacy Policy of Université de Sherbrooke
1. Collection of personal information
Depending on the website's features, we may collect the following information:
- First and last name;
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation;
- Responses to questionnaires or surveys;
- Technical data related to browsing (IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies).
Only the information necessary to achieve the project's objectives are collected.
2. Use of information
The information collected are used exclusively for:
- Conducting the research activities described in the project;
- Communicating with participants when necessary;
- Analyzing data for scientific purposes;
- Improving the website's functionality.
The data will not be used for commercial purposes.
3. Consent
When personal information is collected directly from individuals, their consent is obtained freely and knowingly.
Participation in research is voluntary and confidential.
4. Data storage and security
Personal information (e.g., reporting forms) is stored on secure servers and protected by appropriate measures.
Access to the data is limited to authorized members of the research team.
De-identified data from the reporting form is shared with the Montreal Regional Public Health Department following an agreement between the parties.
The information is kept for a period of 20 years for research purposes and in accordance with the requirements of the University of Sherbrooke.
5. Information sharing
Personal information is not sold or rented to third parties.
However, the data may be shared:
- To members of the research team;
- To authorized research collaborators (only anonymized);
- When required by law;
- In aggregated or anonymized form in scientific or presentation publications.
6. Data security
Protecting your data is a priority for us. However, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security. Although we implement recognized and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all risks.
7. Cookies
This website may use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
- Generate usage statistics;
- Improve the user experience.
Users can modify their browser settings to manage or refuse cookies.
8. Links to other websites
The website may contain links to sites or services that are neither owned nor controlled by the research team. The research team has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the research team cannot be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to have been caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, product or service available on or through these sites.
9. Person responsible for the protection of personal information
For any questions regarding this policy or the exercise of your rights, please contact:
Principal Investigator: Caroline Leblanc
University of Sherbrooke
Email: caroline.leblanc3@usherbrooke.ca
Supervisor: David-Martin Milot
University of Sherbrooke
Email: David-Martin.Milot@USherbrooke.ca
Co-supervisor: Léonie Archambault
University of Sherbrooke
Email: Leonie.Archambault@USherbrooke.ca
10. Policy changes
This policy may be updated at any time to reflect changes to the project, the technologies used, or applicable legal requirements. The date of the update will appear at the beginning of the document.