BTQ Technologies Corp. (“BTQ,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, subscribe to updates, contact us, or otherwise interact with our online services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A) Information you provide to us

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Request information about our products, research, or investor relations

  • Communicate with us by email or other channels

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name and role/title

  • Country/region

  • Message content and any information you choose to include

B) Information collected automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Browser type and settings

  • Operating system

  • Language preferences

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Referring/exit pages and links clicked

  • Approximate location (derived from IP address)

C) Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to help our website function, analyze performance, and improve user experience. For more details, see Section 6 (Cookies).

D) Information from third parties

We may receive information from third parties such as:

  • Analytics providers

  • Marketing and email delivery providers

  • Security and fraud prevention tools

  • Social platforms (only if you interact with our pages or content)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

A) Provide and operate the Services

  • Maintain website functionality

  • Provide requested content, updates, and materials

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

B) Communicate with you

  • Send newsletters or product updates (when you opt in)

  • Send administrative messages (e.g., confirmations or policy updates)

  • Provide support and respond to messages

C) Improve our Services

  • Understand usage trends and improve website content

  • Diagnose technical issues

  • Test and improve performance and usability

D) Security and protection

  • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or abuse

  • Protect our systems, users, and business

  • Enforce our terms and policies

E) Legal and compliance purposes

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

  • Respond to lawful requests from regulators or authorities

  • Maintain records required for legal, accounting, or reporting purposes

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or the United Kingdom, we process personal information under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving Services, preventing abuse, ensuring security)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your requests)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance and reporting requirements)

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information in the following situations:

A) Service providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors that help us operate the Services, such as:

  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Email delivery and newsletter platforms

  • Customer relationship management (CRM) tools

  • Security monitoring and fraud prevention services

These providers may process information only on our instructions and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

B) Legal requirements and protection

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation

  • Protect the rights, safety, or security of BTQ, our users, or others

  • Investigate suspected fraud or misuse

  • Enforce our agreements and policies

C) Corporate transactions

If BTQ is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing the Services

  • Maintaining business records

  • Meeting legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

  • Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is processed.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential functionality (e.g., site navigation, security)

  • Analytics and performance (e.g., understanding how the site is used)

  • Preferences (e.g., remembering your settings)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Services may not function properly.

Depending on your location, you may also see a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage non-essential cookies.

7. International Data Transfers

BTQ is based in Canada, and your information may be processed in Canada and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we use appropriate safeguards to protect it, such as contractual protections and other lawful transfer mechanisms where required.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no security measure is perfect. We cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Delete your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Object to certain processing

  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • Request data portability (where applicable)

Email preferences

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails. Even if you unsubscribe, we may still send non-marketing communications where legally permitted (e.g., important updates related to your requests).

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

BTQ Technologies Corp.
Suite 2500, 700 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada