Arctic Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

Effective Date: 12 December 2025

Arctic Economic Development Corporation (“AEDC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit aedc.ca or interact with us online or offline.

By using our website, submitting information to us, or engaging with AEDC programs or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About AEDC

AEDC is a Canadian corporation operating nationally and internationally to advance sustainable economic development opportunities in Arctic regions. Our website, aedc.ca, is hosted through Hover and built on the Wix platform.

2. Types of Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Professional information (title, organization, affiliations)

• Information submitted through forms, applications, surveys, or email communications

• Subscription preferences for newsletters or updates
   

b) Website & Technical Information

Collected automatically through Wix-hosted analytics tools:

• IP address

• Browser type, device type, operating system

• Pages visited, time spent on site, clickstream data

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)
   

c) Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from:

• Partners and collaborators

• Publicly available sources

• Social platforms (if you engage with AEDC content)
   

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

3. How We Use Personal Information

AEDC uses personal information to:

• Provide information about our work, programs, and initiatives

• Respond to inquiries, partnership requests, and stakeholder communications

• Deliver newsletters or updates when consent is provided

• Improve website performance, navigation, and user experience

• Manage events, consultations, or outreach programs

• Meet legal, regulatory, or security requirements
   

We only use personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and in accordance with PIPEDA.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers (e.g., Wix, email delivery tools, analytics providers) who assist in operating our website and communications

• Partners and collaborators, only when required to support programs or initiatives and only with consent or lawful authority

• Regulatory or government authorities, when required by law
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

All service providers handling data on our behalf are obligated to maintain privacy protections consistent with Canadian privacy law.

5. International Data Transfers

Because Wix stores data in servers located outside of Canada (including the United States and Europe), your personal information may be transferred to jurisdictions with different privacy laws. AEDC ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:

• Secure hosting through Wix

• SSL encryption on aedc.ca

• Access controls and authentication

• Regular website updates and monitoring
   

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The AEDC website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. Cookies may:

• Enable basic site operations

• Measure website usage

• Enhance user experience

• Support security features
   

You can change your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

For more information on Wix cookies, visit:
https://support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site

8. Your Consent

By using our website or providing personal information to AEDC, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or operational limitations.
To withdraw consent, contact us using the details in Section 12.

9. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections or updates

• Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information

• Request deletion of information where appropriate
   

We will respond to all requests in accordance with PIPEDA.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal or operational requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. AEDC is not responsible for the privacy practices of other organizations. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Arctic Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)
Email: info@arcticedc.ca
Website: arcticedc.ca

13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”