Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. In most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to the site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies enabled if you are unsure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

2.1 Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the Site functions.

Examples of necessary cookies we use:

• Cookies used to remember your cookie consent preferences
• Cookies used for authentication and security purposes
• Cookies that remember your preferences (such as language settings)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website structure, content, and user experience.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views, entry and exit pages, time spent on the site, etc.
• Cookies that help us understand which content is most engaging
• Cookies that track how you found our website and your journey through it

2.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

Examples of marketing cookies we use:

• Cookies used for retargeting or behavioral advertising
• Cookies used to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Cookies from social media platforms to enable sharing and commenting functionality

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this Site.

• Google Analytics: This Site uses Google Analytics, which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web, to help us understand how you use the Site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the Site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
• Social Media: We use social media buttons and/or plugins on this Site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work, social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube will set cookies through our Site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.
• Advertising partners: We may use advertising networks such as Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our behalf. These companies may use cookies to gather information about your visits to this and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements based on your browsing activities and interests.

4. Cookie Preferences and Control

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you allow us to use. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Additionally, most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality we can provide.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Site:

• Web Beacons (Clear GIFs): Small graphic files that allow us to monitor the use of our Site. Web beacons may be used in our emails to track open rates, clicks, and other analytics.
• Pixels: Small bits of code on webpages that enable third parties to place cookies.
• Local Storage Objects: Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of information.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact Us

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

Discover Canada
123 Maple Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A1
Canada

Phone: +1 (604) 555-1234

Email: [email protected]