Cookie Policy for canadianperspective.live

Last Updated: November 1, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how canadianperspective.live ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website located at canadianperspective.live (the "Site"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the choices you have regarding cookies, and your rights under applicable Canadian and provincial privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related legislation in provinces such as Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties, such as advertising networks or analytics providers (third-party cookies). Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the server that placed it, and sometimes a numeric value or expiration date. Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted automatically when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Other similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, clear GIFs, and local storage, which we may also use for similar purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for a variety of reasons, including to ensure the proper functioning of our Site, to analyze how visitors use our Site, to personalize your experience, to deliver relevant advertisements, and to improve the overall performance and security of our Site. Specifically, we use cookies to:

• Enable core site functionality, such as remembering your preferences and settings (e.g., language, region, or cookie consent choices);
• Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent activity, such as unauthorized access to accounts;
• Analyze traffic and user behavior through aggregated data, helping us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate our Site, and where improvements can be made;
• Deliver targeted advertising both on and off our Site, based on your interests and browsing history;
• Integrate with social media platforms to allow you to share content or interact with our Site through social plugins;
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and provide relevant content recommendations.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into the following types based on their purpose and function. Some cookies may serve multiple functions. The specific cookies we use may change from time to time, but the categories remain consistent.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and enable you to navigate our Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services on our Site cannot be provided. Examples include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences, maintain session state, and prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and are typically session-based. We do not require your consent for the use of strictly necessary cookies, as they are necessary for the Site to function. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though this may affect Site performance.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on a page, and whether they encounter error messages. We use this information to improve the performance of our Site, understand user preferences, and optimize content. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information; all data is aggregated and anonymized. We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track user behavior. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Other analytics providers we may use include but are not limited to Hotjar and Matomo. For these cookies, we rely on your consent as a legal basis under PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws. You may withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, these cookies may be used to remember your login details so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit, or to remember your preferences for font size, layout, or color scheme. They may also be used to provide services you request, such as live chat support. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites and are typically persistent. We may use functional cookies set by third-party providers, such as live chat software or video players (e.g., YouTube). For functional cookies that are not strictly necessary, we obtain your consent prior to placing them. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdWords, Facebook, or Criteo) with our permission. They remember that you have visited our Site and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers. They can also track your browsing across multiple websites and devices, building a profile of your interests. For example, if you browse a particular product category on our Site, you may later see ads for related products on other websites. These cookies are persistent and require your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie consent tool. Additionally, you can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada’s (DAAC) opt-out page at https://youradchoices.ca/ or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it simply means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Our Site may include social media features, such as the Facebook "Like" or "Share" button, the Twitter follow button, or Instagram widgets. These features are usually provided by the respective social media platforms, and they may set cookies on your device to enable you to share content with your network or to track your activity across websites for advertising and analytics purposes. The cookies may also be used by the social media platform to build a profile of your interests and serve you targeted ads on their platform. We have no control over the cookies set by these third parties. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of the respective social media platforms for more information. Examples include Facebook’s Data Policy (https://www.facebook.com/policy.php) and Twitter’s Privacy Policy (https://twitter.com/en/privacy). Our use of social media cookies is based on your consent, which you can manage through our cookie consent tool.

4. List of Cookies We Use

The table below provides a non-exhaustive list of the main cookies we use on our Site. This list may be updated from time to time. For a complete, real-time list, please refer to our cookie consent tool available on your first visit or through the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

• Cookie Name: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics)
  • Type: Performance/Analytics
  • Purpose: Used to distinguish users and sessions, throttle request rate, and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data.
  • Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat)
  • Source: First-party
• Cookie Name: cookie_consent (canadianperspective.live)
  • Type: Strictly Necessary
  • Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences (accepted or rejected categories).
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Source: First-party
• Cookie Name: session_id (canadianperspective.live)
  • Type: Strictly Necessary
  • Purpose: Maintains your session state, ensuring you can navigate the Site securely.
  • Duration: Session
  • Source: First-party
• Cookie Name: fr (Facebook)
  • Type: Targeting/Advertising
  • Purpose: Used by Facebook to deliver targeted advertising, measure ad effectiveness, and provide social media features.
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Source: Third-party
• Cookie Name: IDE (Google DoubleClick)
  • Type: Targeting/Advertising
  • Purpose: Used by Google to target ads based on your browsing history and measure ad conversions.
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Source: Third-party
• Cookie Name: _uetsid, _uetvid (Microsoft Bing)
  • Type: Targeting/Advertising
  • Purpose: Used for Bing Ads to track conversions and provide relevant advertising.
  • Duration: 24 hours (_uetsid), 16 days (_uetvid)
  • Source: Third-party
• Cookie Name: NID (Google)
  • Type: Functional
  • Purpose: Used by Google to store user preferences and settings, such as preferred language.
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Source: Third-party

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to the cookies we set on our Site, third parties may also place cookies on your device when you interact with our Site. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, and content delivery networks. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how our Site is used, and Google may use cookies to track your activity on our Site and other websites. Similarly, Facebook may place cookies if you use our social sharing features or if we use Facebook Pixel to measure the performance of our ads. We also use the following third-party services that may set cookies: Google AdWords, Microsoft Bing Ads, Twitter, LinkedIn, and potentially YouTube for embedded videos. Each of these services has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies directly. We do not have control over third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. We only use these services after obtaining your consent for the relevant cookie categories (e.g., analytics, advertising). You can manage your preferences for these cookies through our cookie consent tool.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies in Canada

Under PIPEDA and similar provincial privacy laws (e.g., Quebec’s Law 25, British Columbia’s PIPA, Alberta’s PIPA), we are required to obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information through cookies, except for cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our Site. For non-essential cookies (performance, functional, targeting, and social media cookies), we rely on your informed consent. We use a cookie consent management platform (CMP) to present you with clear choices about the types of cookies you wish to allow. You may consent to some or all categories, and you can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. If you do not provide consent for certain cookies, some features of our Site may not function as intended, but you will still be able to use the core functionality.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences, including:

• Our Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner appears, allowing you to accept or reject cookies by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Consent" link located in the footer of our Site. This tool sets a cookie to remember your choices.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Typically, you can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. You can also set up exceptions for specific websites. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers can be found at the following links:
  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-manage-cookies
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada’s (DAAC) opt-out page at https://youradchoices.ca/ or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. Additionally, you can use tools like Your Online Choices (https://www.youronlinechoices.com/) to manage preferences for multiple networks simultaneously.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits. More information is available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal, but due to the lack of a uniform standard, our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will review this policy as standards evolve.

Please note that if you disable or reject cookies, some parts of our Site may become inaccessible or not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account, or certain preferences may not be saved.

8. Retention of Cookie Data

The duration that a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session or persistent cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, which is typically indicated in the cookie’s expiration date. For example, the Google Analytics _ga cookie expires after 2 years, while our cookie_consent cookie expires after 1 year. After a cookie expires, it may be automatically removed or overwritten when you revisit our Site. We retain data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements. For personal information associated with cookies, we retain it only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. We may also provide additional notice via a prominent banner or email, where appropriate. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy, subject to any consents required for new cookie uses.

10. Your Rights Under Canadian Privacy Law

Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws such as Quebec’s Law 25, you have various rights regarding the personal information we collect through cookies, including:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. This Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy provide you with this information.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to our use of non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings. For cookies that are essential, withdrawal may affect Site functionality.
• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, including information collected via cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Rectification: If you believe the personal information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct it.
• Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, particularly if consent is withdrawn or the data is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Complain: If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (https://www.priv.gc.ca) or the relevant provincial privacy authority (e.g., Quebec’s Commission d'accès à l'information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days, or as otherwise required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in Canada, and we primarily store data within Canada. However, when we use third-party services (such as Google Analytics or Facebook) that are based in the United States or other countries, some data collected via cookies may be transferred to servers outside Canada. Under PIPEDA, we ensure that such transfers are subject to contractual safeguards that require the third party to provide a comparable level of protection. For transfers to the United States, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms. If you have any concerns about international data transfers, please contact us.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

• Email: privacy@canadianperspective.live
• Postal Address: Privacy Department, canadianperspective.live, 123 Confederation Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6, Canada
• Phone: +1 (613) 555-0198

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly. If we are unable to resolve your issue, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at https://www.priv.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-282-1376.

13. Additional Information for Quebec Users

For users in Quebec, we comply with Quebec’s Law 25, which includes additional requirements regarding the use of cookies. Under this law, consent for non-essential cookies must be freely given, informed, and specific. We obtain your consent through our cookie consent tool, which allows you to choose which categories of cookies to allow. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, and we will respect your decision without penalty. You also have the right to request that we stop using your personal information for advertising purposes. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us.

14. Additional Information for British Columbia and Alberta Users

Residents of British Columbia and Alberta are protected by their respective Personal Information Protection Acts (PIPA). These laws require that we obtain meaningful consent for the collection of personal information through cookies, except for limited exceptions. Our consent mechanism complies with these laws by providing clear, understandable information about each cookie category and allowing you to grant or deny consent separately for each category. You may also access and correct any personal information collected via cookies by contacting us.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other means. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

16. Glossary of Terms

• Cookie: A small text file stored on your device by a website.
• First-party cookie: A cookie set by the website you are visiting (e.g., canadianperspective.live).
• Third-party cookie: A cookie set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically used for analytics or advertising.
• Session cookie: A cookie that expires when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookie: A cookie that remains on your device for a set period.
• PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada).
• PIPA: Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia and Alberta).
• Law 25: Quebec’s privacy law (formerly Bill 64).
• Consent: Permission given by the user for the collection and use of their data.

This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy. For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://canadianperspective.live/privacy.