Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device 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 "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used
• To improve our services and user experience
• To provide relevant content and advertisements
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure area access, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Authentication cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Site performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• Video player settings
• Chat service cookies
• Social media integration

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting cookies
• Social media advertising cookies
• Email marketing tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content or services from third parties that set their own cookies. We don't control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Common Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service
• Google Maps: Map and location services
• YouTube: Video hosting and playback
• Social Media Plugins: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram sharing buttons
• Email Marketing: Newsletter and communication services

For information about these third-party cookies and how to opt out, please visit the respective companies' privacy policies and cookie settings.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

For advertising cookies, you can opt out through these industry initiatives:

• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
• Network Advertising Initiative
• About Ads

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

Disabling Necessary Cookies

• Forms may not submit properly
• Login functionality may be impaired
• Security features may not work
• Website performance may be affected

Disabling Analytics Cookies

• We cannot track website usage patterns
• Site improvements may be limited
• Performance optimization may be reduced

Disabling Marketing Cookies

• Advertisements may be less relevant
• You may see more repeated ads
• Marketing effectiveness measurement will be limited

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Device identifiers
• Mobile advertising IDs
• Local storage
• App-specific tracking technologies

You can control these through your device settings, typically found in the Privacy or Advertising sections of your device's settings menu.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie controls described above to manage your preferences.

9. Data Retention

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiration date or until you delete them
• Our cookies typically expire: Between 30 days and 2 years
• Third-party cookies: Controlled by the respective third parties

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated through our website
• Your continued use indicates acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Information

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

12. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service