Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

CanadaCycle uses cookies for various purposes including:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website performance and usage
• Personalizing content and advertisements
• Providing social media features

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.

• Session management
• Security features
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.

• Google Analytics
• Page load times
• Error tracking
• Usage statistics

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• User interface customization
• Accessibility settings

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

• Advertisement targeting
• Social media integration
• Remarketing campaigns
• Conversion tracking

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms for sharing features
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Customer support chat services

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• Some website features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content may not be available

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Essential cookies: Typically 1 year or less
• Analytics cookies: Usually 2 years

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (416) 531-0123
• Address: 123 Maple Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8