Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Last Updated: July 2026

At AW & Co. Advisory, your trust is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

At AW & Co. Advisory, your trust is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide our services, and operate our website.

We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide our services, and operate our website.

Information We Collect

Information We Collect

Information We Collect

When you use our website or request a consultation, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Business name
• Business website, if provided
• Business size
• Information about your goals, challenges, and support needs
• Meeting preferences
• Any other information you choose to include in a form submission or communication

We may also collect limited technical and usage information automatically, depending on the website tools and cookie preferences in use. This may include:

• Browser and device type
• General location, such as country or region
• Pages viewed
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits
• Basic website interaction and performance information

How We Use Your Information

How We Use Your Information

How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to consultation requests and other inquiries
• Review and prepare for discovery conversations
• Schedule meetings
• Communicate about potential or current advisory services
• Deliver agreed consulting services
• Maintain business and client records
• Improve the website and visitor experience
• Protect the security and reliability of the website
• Meet applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, or administrative requirements

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Consultation Requests

Consultation Requests

Consultation Requests

Information submitted through the consultation request form is used to review your inquiry, understand your business needs, and determine whether AW & Co. Advisory may be able to support you.

Submitting a consultation request does not create a consultant-client relationship, guarantee that services will be offered, or establish confidentiality beyond any obligations required by applicable privacy law.

A formal client relationship begins only after both parties agree to the applicable scope, terms, and engagement documentation.

Email Communications

Email Communications

Email Communications

We may use the email address you provide to respond to your inquiry, coordinate meetings, or communicate with you regarding services you have requested.

We will not add you to a marketing email list without your consent.

You may ask us to stop sending non-essential communications at any time.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Cookies and Website Analytics

Cookies and Website Analytics

The website may use essential cookies that are necessary for basic functionality, security, form processing, and remembering visitor preferences.

With your consent, the website may also use optional analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site and identify opportunities to improve the experience.

Where a cookie consent tool is available, you may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences.

If you reject non-essential cookies, the website should continue to function. Optional analytics or marketing technologies will remain disabled, while essential functionality may continue to operate.

Third-Party Service Providers

Third-Party Service Providers

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party platforms to operate the website and support business activities, including services for:

• Website hosting and publishing
• Form processing
• Email communication
• Meeting scheduling
• Website analytics
• File storage and business administration

These providers may process personal information on our behalf only as reasonably necessary to provide their services.

Their handling of information is also governed by their own privacy policies and security practices.

Data Storage and International Processing

Data Storage and International Processing

Data Storage and International Processing

Some service providers may store or process information outside British Columbia or Canada.

As a result, personal information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed or stored and may be accessible to courts, law-enforcement authorities, or regulatory agencies in accordance with those laws.

We aim to use reputable service providers and reasonable safeguards when selecting the platforms used to operate the business.

Data Security

Data Security

Data Security

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

However, no website, electronic communication, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive, confidential, financial, medical, or legally privileged information through the website consultation form.

Children’s Privacy

Children’s Privacy

Children’s Privacy

The website and services are intended for business owners, professionals, and adult users.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

External Links

External Links

The website may include links to third-party websites or platforms.

AW & Co. Advisory is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, business practices, or legal requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Data Retention

Data Retention

Data Retention

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

• Respond to an inquiry
• Evaluate a potential engagement
• Deliver consulting services
• Maintain appropriate business records
• Resolve disputes
• Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

When information is no longer reasonably required, it may be securely deleted or anonymized, subject to applicable retention requirements.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
• Ask how your information has been used or disclosed
• Raise a concern about our privacy practices

We may need to verify your identity before completing a privacy request.

Some requests may be subject to legal, contractual, or record-retention limitations.

Contact

Contact

Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, contact:

AW & Co. Advisory