Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how 10007668 CANADA INC., doing business as ATEK ("we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at atek.io.

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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Our Privacy-First Approach

ATEK is committed to privacy-focused analytics. We use Swetrix, a privacy-respecting analytics platform that:

Does not use cookies for basic analytics tracking
Does not track users across websites
Complies with GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA without requiring consent banners
Stores data securely in our self-hosted infrastructure

This means you can browse our website without being tracked by third-party advertising networks or having persistent cookies stored on your device for analytics purposes.

Technologies We Use

1. Analytics (Swetrix)

We use Swetrix for website analytics. Swetrix is a cookie-less, privacy-focused analytics platform that collects:

Page views and session information
Referrer sources (how you found our website)
General geographic location (country/region, not precise location)
Device type and browser information
Custom events (such as form submissions)

Swetrix does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.

2. Marketing and CRM (HubSpot)

We use HubSpot for marketing automation and customer relationship management. HubSpot may set the following cookies:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_hstc	Tracks visitor sessions and identifies returning visitors	13 months
hubspotutk	Stores visitor identity token for HubSpot CRM	13 months
_hssc	Tracks session data for analytics	30 minutes
_hssrc	Identifies if cookies were reset	Session

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and enable us to provide better service when you contact us through our forms.

3. Essential/Functional Cookies

We may use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These include:

Session management for forms and user preferences
Language preference settings
Shopping cart functionality (when applicable)
Security tokens (CSRF protection)

These cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to operate.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Opt-Out Options

To opt out of HubSpot tracking, you can:

Use your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
Install a browser extension that blocks tracking scripts
Delete HubSpot cookies from your browser settings

Legal Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with applicable privacy laws including:

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) - Canada
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California, USA
Quebec Law 25 - Quebec, Canada

By using our privacy-focused Swetrix analytics, we minimize the data collected and stored, reducing compliance requirements while still gaining valuable insights into website performance.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Cookie Policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

ATEK
5490 Boulevard Thimens, Office 240
St-Laurent, Quebec, H4R 2K9, Canada
Phone: 1-855-982-2835
Email: privacy@atek.io