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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Discover Canada ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website mindalinaya-motsarella.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as described in this policy or refrain from using our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are used.

Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie remains on your device for a specified period of time, while a session cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies, such as web beacons (also known as pixels or clear gifs), local storage, and mobile device identifiers. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and allow us to monitor and improve our Site and your experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or login information) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.3 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages they visit most often and if they get error messages. They help us understand and improve how our Site works and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use on our Site:

Name Provider Purpose Type Expiry
cookie_consent mindalinaya-motsarella.com Stores your cookie consent preferences Necessary 1 year
session_id mindalinaya-motsarella.com Maintains your session state across pages Necessary Session
language mindalinaya-motsarella.com Remembers your language preference Functional 30 days
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics purposes Analytical 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics purposes Analytical 24 hours
_fbp Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements Marketing 90 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Site. These third parties may include analytics providers (like Google Analytics), social media platforms (like Facebook and Twitter), and advertising partners.

These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Site and other websites. This information may be used to provide analytics, personalize your experience, and deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.

We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and how to opt out.

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when new cookies are set. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

To opt out of analytics cookies:

  • Google Analytics: You can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

To opt out of targeting/advertising cookies:

  • You can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal at https://optout.aboutads.info/.
  • You can visit the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.

6.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

7. The Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Site. In particular:

  • Necessary cookies are required for the basic functionality of our Site. Disabling them may render parts of the Site unusable.
  • Functional cookies allow for a personalized experience. Disabling them means your preferences won't be saved, and you'll need to reset them each time you visit.
  • Analytical cookies help us improve our Site based on how it's used. Disabling them means we won't be able to identify areas for improvement.
  • Marketing cookies make advertisements more relevant to you. Disabling them means you'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Site. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

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Phone: +1 (604) 789-1234

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