{"id":6986,"date":"2025-07-02T12:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/local-market.co\/ethical-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T21:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T01:04:47","slug":"ethical-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/local-market.co\/en\/ethical-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-note has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Policy update date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-05T21:04:47-04:00\">5 July 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ethical policy defines the organizational and behavioral standards expected of all employees, contractors, partners, and representatives of <strong>Les Chats Gourmets Ltd.<\/strong>, operating under the <strong>Local Market<\/strong> brand. It applies to all of our activities, whether internal (human resources, management, communication) or external (relations with producers, publications, events).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nos-valeurs-fondamentales\">Our Core Values<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrite-et-transparence\">Integrity and Transparency<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Act honestly in all our interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate clearly and factually, without withholding information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-respect-et-bienveillance\">Respect and Kindness<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treat everyone with courtesy, regardless of origin, gender, age, or beliefs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote an inclusive platform and a safe environment where everyone can express themselves freely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsabilite-et-durabilite\">Responsibility and Sustainability<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favor environmentally respectful practices and support producers committed to preserving natural resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure the social and environmental impact of our actions and strive for continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professionnalisme-et-excellence\">Professionalism and Excellence<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain high quality standards in our content, products, and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honor deadlines, commitments, and best practices in every project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confidentialite-et-protection-des-donnees\">Confidentiality and Data Protection<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the security and confidentiality of personal and professional information we handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never disclose sensitive data without prior authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comportements-attendus\">Expected Behavior<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal compliance<\/strong>: comply with all applicable laws and regulations (privacy, intellectual property, labor law, health standards, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conflict of interest<\/strong>: disclose any personal or financial situation that could impair objective decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anti-corruption<\/strong>: reject and never offer bribes, gifts, or invitations that could compromise our impartiality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethical communication<\/strong>: avoid all forms of discriminatory speech, misinformation, or manipulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signalement-et-sanctions\">Reporting and Sanctions<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reporting channel<\/strong>: anyone witnessing a violation of this policy may report it to our Ethics Officer at: <a href=\"mailto:contact@local-market.co\">contact@local-market.co<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whistleblower protection<\/strong>: good-faith reports are protected from any form of retaliation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case handling<\/strong>: all reports are treated confidentially and impartially.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanctions<\/strong>: if a violation is confirmed, disciplinary measures may range from a warning to account deletion or banning from the platform, depending on severity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-revision-et-amelioration\">Review and Improvement<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy will be reviewed annually to reflect legal, regulatory, and operational developments.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions or suggestions regarding this ethical policy, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:contact@local-market.co\">contact@local-market.co<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Policy update date This ethical policy defines the organizational and behavioral standards expected of all employees, contractors, partners, and representatives of Les Chats Gourmets Ltd., operating under the Local Market brand. 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