Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Elect Technologies Inc. (“Elect Technologies”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients, employees, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable British Columbia privacy legislation.

By using our website at electtech.ca or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact forms: Name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
• Career applications: Resume, cover letter, work history, and contact details.
• Training enrolment: Child's name and age, parent/guardian name and contact details.
• Newsletter subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral URLs, and timestamps.
• Cookies: Session tokens for website functionality and your theme preference (stored locally in your browser).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and service requests.
• Processing job applications and evaluating candidates.
• Administering Kids Tech Club enrolment and communicating program updates.
• Sending newsletters and service updates to subscribers who have opted in (CASL compliant).
• Improving our website and services through analytics.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g., newsletter signup, Kids Tech Club enrolment).
• Contractual necessity: To deliver IT services you have engaged us to provide.
• Legitimate interests: To respond to inquiries, prevent fraud, and improve our services.
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable Canadian law.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, personal information may be transferred as part of business assets, subject to the same protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

• Contact form submissions: 2 years.
• Career applications: 6 months for unsuccessful candidates; duration of employment for hired candidates.
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
• Kids Tech Club enrolment: Duration of the program plus 1 year.
• Financial records: 7 years as required by CRA.

7. Security Safeguards

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, including:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit.
• Access controls and role-based permissions for internal systems.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Employee training on privacy and data handling.

No transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@electtech.ca or by mail at Unit 101, 242 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2.

9. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses browser local storage to remember your display theme preference (light/dark mode). This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Kids Tech Club programs collect information about participants aged 10–14. All such information is collected with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian and is used solely for program administration and communication. We do not market to children directly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you have unresolved concerns.

Related: Terms of Service · Contact Us