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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 15, 2023

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Explore Canada ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website explorecanada.com (the "Site").

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 below or refrain from using our Site.

2. 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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. They help our Site function properly and improve your user experience, and they can also be used to determine whether our marketing efforts are effective.

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 operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Site functions.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Site.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

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

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements on and through the Site.

These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks
  • Social media platforms

Each third party sets their own cookies and has their own privacy policies that govern their use of cookies and related data collection.

5. Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

Our Site uses a cookie consent management tool that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can access this tool at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can:

  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our Site, and some services may not function properly.

5.3 Managing Specific Third-Party Cookies

For information on how to manage cookies set by specific third parties, you can visit their websites:

  • Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

6. Do Not Track Signals

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

7. Updates 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 the Site. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

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

Explore Canada
123 Maple Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2K7
Canada

Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can customize your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie management tool.

Why We Use Cookies

Necessary

Essential for basic website functionality

Functional

Enable enhanced features and personalization

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site

Marketing

Support our advertising and marketing efforts

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