Committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information we collect, use & disclose
Privacy Policy
Our Commitment
WiQ Technologies Inc. is committed to 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. 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
Except when permitted by law, the collection, use or disclosure of personal information is 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.
Consent
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.
Cookies
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.
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
When you submit information to WiQ Technologies Inc.. as part of a business process, such as to request funding
When you contact WiQ Technologies Inc. to request information
When you apply for a job at WiQ Technologies Inc., such as information to determine eligibility for employment and in accordance with the Employee Privacy Standard
When you report an ethical concern or inquiry to WiQ Technologies Inc.
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.