Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Deep Tech Entrepreneurial Network - Western Canada ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

b. Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• To keep you signed in to your account
• To remember your preferences
• To understand how our website is being used
• To deliver targeted advertising
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or prevent you from accessing certain features of our website.

Browser Controls:

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Here's how to do this:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Cookie Consent Tool:

You can manage your cookie preferences for our website using our cookie consent tool, which appears when you first visit our site.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies to provide features on our website, such as:

• Google Analytics
• Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
• Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos)
• Advertising networks

These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. We recommend you review their policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@deeptechwest.ca

Mail: Privacy Officer, Deep Tech Entrepreneurial Network - Western Canada, [Your Address], Canada