Cookies Policy
We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our sites and will collect and use personal data only in the ways described here and in a manner that complies with our obligations and your rights under GDPR, CASL, PIPEDA and CCPA.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy, the following terms have the meanings set out below:
- Account — an account required to access and/or use certain areas and functions of our sites.
- Cookie — a small text file placed on your computer or device by our sites when you visit certain parts of our sites and/or when you use certain features.
- Cookie Law — the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (EU Directive).
This Cookies Policy applies only to your use of our sites. Our sites may contain links to other sites. We have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other sites and advise you to check their privacy policies before providing any data.
Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary cookies. Required for the operation of our site; without them you cannot use basic services such as creating an account. Examples: identifying trusted web traffic, remembering cookie consent, pre-loading certain procedures to speed up loading. You may block them in your browser, but parts of the site may not work properly.
- Analytical / performance cookies. Collect anonymous information on how people use our sites (e.g., number of visitors, time on pages, referrers) to help us improve how the sites work.
- Functionality cookies. Recognize you when you return, personalize content and remember preferences (such as language or region). These may be anonymized and do not track your activity on other sites.
- Targeting and advertising cookies. Record your visit, pages viewed and links followed so that services and advertising can be more relevant to your interests. This information may be shared with third parties for this purpose.
- Third-party cookies. Set by third parties (e.g., ad networks, analytics providers). We do not control these cookies; they are typically analytical/performance or targeting cookies.
Please note that third parties (including advertising networks and providers of external services such as web traffic analysis) may also use cookies, over which we have no control.
To learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out, visit youronlinechoices.com.
Analytics
Our sites use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). These tools collect anonymous usage information to help us understand how the sites are used and improve them. You do not have to allow analytics cookies, but disabling them may reduce our ability to improve your experience.
Managing Cookies
You can delete cookies from your device at any time. Doing so may remove information that enables faster access (e.g., login and personalization). Keep your browser and operating system up to date and consult the help resources of your browser/device if unsure how to adjust privacy settings.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to change this Cookies Policy without prior notice (for example, due to changes in law or our business). Any changes will be published on our sites, and your continued use after changes will constitute acceptance.