Cookie Policy

1. 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 and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our Website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect information about:

• Number of visitors
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• How visitors arrived at our Website
• Bounce rates and user flows

This information helps us improve our Website and content.

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you. These cookies track your browsing habits and allow us and our advertising partners to show you ads that may interest you.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing buttons and embedded content (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• YouTube: For embedded video content

Please refer to these third parties' privacy policies for information about their cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and your user experience.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for responding to these signals, and our Website may not respond to Do Not Track signals.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: hello@viaottawa.ca