Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

DEPD.com ("DEPD," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a secure, transparent, and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with DEPD.com and any related services, communications, or digital platforms operated by DEPD (collectively, the “Site(s)”).

This Privacy Policy is intended to support compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Applicable Canadian provincial privacy laws
  • The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You are not required to provide personal information to browse our Site(s). However, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, subscriptions, inquiries, or other communications with us.

Depending on your interaction with the Site(s), personal information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company or organization name
  • Mailing address
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site(s), certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically through your browser, device, analytics tools, or server logs.

This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Date and time of visits
  • Pages viewed and navigation activity
  • Referral sources and URLs
  • General geographic region

This information is primarily used to improve website performance, maintain security, analyze usage trends, and enhance user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

DEPD.com may use cookies, analytics technologies, session storage, and similar tools to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use the Site(s).

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the Site(s), while others help us analyze traffic and improve website performance.

Depending on your location, you may be presented with cookie consent or cookie preference tools in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some portions of the Site(s) may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries or requests
  • Providing information about our services or activities
  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site(s)
  • Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Internal business and administrative purposes

We process personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable laws, including consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or contractual necessity.

Disclosure of Personal Information

DEPD does not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers supporting our website, hosting, analytics, communications, or IT infrastructure
  • Professional advisors, auditors, or legal counsel
  • Government authorities or regulators where required by law
  • Parties involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets

Third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

International Data Transfers

Personal information may be stored or processed in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where DEPD or its service providers operate.

By using the Site(s), you acknowledge that your information may be transferred across international borders and processed in jurisdictions with privacy laws that may differ from those in your country or region.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain legitimate business records.

Your Privacy Rights

Canadian Privacy Rights

Canadian users may request access to or correction of personal information we maintain about them, subject to applicable laws.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

Individuals located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom may have rights including:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including rights to access, delete, or correct certain personal information and to receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights.

DEPD does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our Site(s) may contain links to third-party websites or services. DEPD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site(s) are not directed toward children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies, or business operations.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

DEW Engineering and Development ULC
Attention: Privacy Officer
3429 Hawthorne Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4G2
Canada

Email: privacy@dewengineering.com