Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Ixidron Electronics Ltd ("Company," "we," "us," "our," or "Ixidron") operates the website www.ixidron.ca and related services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services, and your choices regarding their use.

By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or do not use our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences and behavior.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you visit
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and site stability
• Language preferences

Essential cookies do not require prior consent under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) and GDPR regulations, as they are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website.

3.2 Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymized data about:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Click-through patterns and navigation behavior
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/province level)

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics cookies help us optimize website performance and user experience. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy.

3.3 Marketing and Tracking Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing purposes and require your explicit consent. They help us:

• Track conversion events and campaign effectiveness
• Display targeted advertisements across the internet
• Build audience segments for remarketing
• Measure return on advertising investment (ROAS)

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as:

• Language and regional settings
• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Content filtering and personalization options

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate third-party services that use cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
• Google Ads: For conversion tracking and advertising
• Social Media Platforms: For tracking and remarketing on social channels
• Content Delivery Networks: For optimizing content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for their cookie practices or privacy policies.

5. Your Consent and Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies

Your consent preferences are stored in a cookie and will be respected for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time.

5.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Allow cookies with specific exceptions
• Clear cookies regularly

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience.

5.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and our website does not respond to DNT headers. However, you can use the methods described above to control cookies.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Cookie retention periods vary:

• Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Analytical Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: Typically retained for 12 months
• Preference Cookies: Retained until manually deleted or consent withdrawn

You can clear cookies manually through your browser settings at any time. Clearing cookies may reset your preferences on our website.

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary for contractual and legitimate business purposes
• Consent: Analytical and marketing cookies require your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: We may use cookies to improve our services and protect against fraud
• Compliance: We may use cookies to comply with legal obligations

In Canada, cookie usage is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy laws. We comply with these regulations and GDPR requirements for European visitors.

8. Security and Privacy

We take data security seriously:

• Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Sensitive data is never stored in cookies
• We use cookie encryption where appropriate
• Our systems are protected by firewalls and intrusion detection

However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use our website at your own risk.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

We recommend reviewing this policy regularly. Your continued use of our website after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:

VAT Number: 948103726 RT 0001

11. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) and GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access information about cookies used on your device
• Request deletion of cookies and associated data
• Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time
• Obtain information about how your data is processed
• Lodge a complaint with relevant privacy authorities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

12. International Compliance

While Ixidron Electronics Ltd is based in Canada, we are committed to complying with international privacy standards:

• GDPR (EU): We comply with European General Data Protection Regulation requirements for visitors from the EU and EEA
• PIPEDA (Canada): We adhere to Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
• Provincial Laws: We comply with privacy laws in Canadian provinces where we conduct business
• ePrivacy Directive: We respect ePrivacy regulations for electronic communications

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 2026 and applies to all visitors of www.ixidron.ca and related services provided by Ixidron Electronics Ltd.