Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

WiQ Technologies Inc. is committed to, and responsible for, protecting the privacy of the personal information that we collect, use and disclose for the purpose of conducting our business, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We have designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable for our compliance with applicable privacy laws, including Canada's PIPEDA and Alberta's PIPA. You may contact our Privacy Officer for inquiries regarding our privacy practices or to exercise your privacy rights. This Privacy Statement explains what personal information may be collected from you via the WiQ Technologies Inc. website and its related external services, and how we use that information. By using www.wiqtech.ca (the “website”), you agree to be bound by our terms and conditions of this Privacy Statement.

Privacy Statements

When you visit WiQ Technologies Inc.'s website, certain information about you may be collected, whether automatically through technology tools that make our site effective, or to accommodate certain requests which you make.

We only collect and use your personal information when we have a lawful basis for doing so. This lawful basis includes when you provide us with express consent, when consent is implied, or when we have a legal or contractual obligation to collect or process the information.

Consent

The collection, use or disclosure of personal information is governed by this Policy, or applicable legislation. The user hereby consents to the use of certain personal information, in accordance with this Policy, identified before, or when, the information is collected.

Under certain circumstances, we may be obligated or compelled to disclose the information when required by law, court order or government agency, or when disclosing such information is reasonably required to protect WiQ Technologies Inc. its property, the website, or the safety of visitors or others.

How we Collect Information

We collect, use and disclose personal information to allow us to conduct our business activities as described above and in WiQ Technologies Inc.'s Privacy Policy.

Like many websites, WiQ Technologies Inc. uses session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) in order to deliver a better Website experience for you. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that a website stores on your computer’s or mobile device’s hard drive so that certain information about your visit and web-browsing preferences will be recognized upon a return visit, to allow WiQ Technologies Inc. to analyze patterns of activity while visiting our website, and to detect security fraud and abuse.

Most web browsers have a function that allows you to delete existing cookies on your device, or you can set your browser options so that your device does not receive or accept cookies.

Web Analytics

We collect information via a web analytics program including non-identifiable information about your site visit such as your masked IP address, operating system, browser ID, browsing activity and other information about how you interacted with our websites. This information is used to monitor for fraud/hacking activity, technical problems, web traffic management and to audit compliance to security requirements.

WiQ Technologies Inc. is committed to safeguarding your personal information. We maintain physical, procedural and technical security with respect to our offices and information storage to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of your personal information.

We collect information via a web analytics program including non-identifiable information about your site visit such as your masked IP address, operating system, browser ID, browsing activity and other information about how you interacted with our websites. This information is used to monitor for fraud/hacking activity, technical problems, web traffic management and to audit compliance to security requirements.

WiQ Technologies Inc. will make all reasonable efforts to protect your personal information. However, the reliability, security and confidentiality of electronic communications and data cannot be guaranteed and WiQ Technologies Inc. shall not be liable in any way for the release, disclosure or misuse of personal information. The exclusion of liability provisions in the Website Terms and Conditions applies to personal information and to applications for employment submitted.

Information we Collect

WiQ Technologies Inc. collects and processes personal information from or about individuals when necessary to conduct business activities, or to respond to individuals who request information about our company. WiQ Technologies Inc. may collect information to contact or identify you (e.g. your name, address, email address or telephone number):

Relationship Establishment
‍When you contact WiQ Technologies Inc. for purposes of establishing a business or stakeholder relationship.

Information Submission
‍When you submit information to WiQ Technologies Inc., as part of a business process, such as to request funding.

Information Requests
‍When you contact WiQ Technologies Inc. to request information.

Concerns and Reports

‍When you report an ethical concern or inquiry to WiQ Technologies Inc.

Employment Inquiries & Applications
‍In submitting an application for employment, you will likely provide WiQ Technologies Inc. with personal information. Personal information may include names, contact information and work experience. WiQ Technologies Inc. does not seek any sensitive information from you unless legally required to do so, for example, in connection with recruiting or hiring. Sensitive information includes a number of types of data relating to race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or other similar beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health, sexual orientation or criminal record. WiQ Technologies Inc. requests that no sensitive information of this nature is provided to us outside that required by law. However, if sensitive information is provided, this constitutes your express consent to reasonably use that information in the ways described at the point where such information is disclosed or any other ways described in this Privacy Statement. Similarly, WiQ Technologies Inc. will make all reasonable efforts to receive and review applications for employment submitted via the Website, but their receipt and consideration cannot be guaranteed.

Use of Personal Information
‍WiQ Technologies Inc. retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law.Once personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized. We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, recruitment software). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for authorized purposes. Some of our service providers may store or process your personal information outside of Canada. While your information is in another jurisdiction, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, to request corrections, and to withdraw your consent to our use or disclosure of your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Updated July 8, 2025.

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