Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy — SPEATBC (speatbc.org) Effective date: February 01, 2026 Organization: Society of Punjabi Engineers & Technologists of British Columbia (SPEATBC) (“SPEATBC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how speatbc.org uses them, and what choices you have. 1) What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide usage insights. We may also use similar technologies like local storage, pixels, or tags. For simplicity, we refer to these as “cookies.” 2) Cookies we use SPEATBC may use the following categories of cookies: A) Strictly Necessary Cookies These are required for the website to work properly. They typically include cookies that: Enable core site functionality (navigation, page load, security features) Support form submissions or basic site performance These cookies cannot usually be disabled without affecting site functionality. B) Functional / Preference Cookies These help the site remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences or layout settings) to improve your experience. C) Analytics / Performance Cookies These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content, performance, and usability (e.g., pages visited, approximate time on site, device/browser type). We use analytics in an aggregated way where possible. Analytics cookies are not intended to identify you personally. D) Third-Party Cookies (Embedded content & external services) Some pages may include embedded content or links that load cookies from third parties, such as: Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn embeds or share buttons) Video platforms (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo embeds, if used) Event registration, ticketing, donations, or shop pages hosted on third-party platforms (e.g., Zeffy) These third parties may set their own cookies and collect information according to their own policies. SPEATBC does not control those cookies. 3) How we use cookie information We use cookie data to: Keep the site secure and functioning properly Improve website speed, content, and user experience Understand what pages and topics are most useful to the community We do not sell cookie data. 4) Your choices and controls You can control cookies in several ways: A) Browser Controls Most browsers allow you to: Delete cookies Block cookies Set preferences for certain websites If you block or delete cookies, parts of speatbc.org may not function as intended. B) Device Controls On mobile devices, you can often control tracking or advertising settings through your device settings. C) Third-Party Opt-Out Tools Some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. If SPEATBC uses such tools, you can typically opt out through the provider’s settings in addition to browser controls. 5) Do we use a cookie banner? If we deploy analytics or marketing cookies that require consent under applicable law or best-practice standards, we may use a cookie banner or consent tool to let you manage preferences. 6) Updates to this Cookie Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. 7) Contact us If you have questions about cookies or privacy, contact: SPEATBC Email: speatbc@gmail.com