Cookie
Policy
Last Updated: 2024
Disclaimer: This document is provided for informational purposes only regarding the digital operations of Home Leaflet in Edmonton, Alberta. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal inquiries regarding Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA or PIPA), please consult with a qualified legal professional.
1. Introduction and Jurisdiction
Home Leaflet ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to transparency regarding the data we collect. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website focused on tax-efficient charitable giving in Edmonton, Alberta.
As an organization operating within Edmonton, Alberta, our data practices are governed by the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the provincial Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta. Additionally, we adhere to Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) where applicable to electronic communications.
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. In the context of Home Leaflet, cookies help us understand how Edmonton residents interact with our tax-saving guides and donation calculators.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in donation forms.
- Purpose: Security, network management, and accessibility.
- Duration: Session to 1 year.
- Examples: CSRF tokens, session identifiers.
B. Analytical/Performance Cookies
They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding the Edmonton-specific tax credits they are looking for easily.
- Purpose: Heatmaps, page view tracking, and traffic sources.
- Duration: 24 hours to 2 years.
- Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
C. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests in Alberta philanthropy.
- Purpose: Retargeting and social media integration.
- Duration: Up to 1 year.
- Examples: Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Alberta's PIPA and Canada's PIPEDA, we rely on Implied Consent for strictly necessary cookies that are required for the technical operation of the site. For analytical and marketing cookies that collect personal identifiers, we seek your Express Consent through our cookie banner.
By continuing to use our site after being presented with our cookie banner, or by clicking "Accept All", you agree to our use of these technologies as described in this policy.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the settings button below:
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
6. Third-Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site:
- Google Analytics: One of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience.
- CRA Verification Tools: We may use widgets that assist in verifying registered charity status, which may set functional cookies.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact the Home Leaflet Privacy Officer at:
Home Leaflet Edmonton
Address: 10155 102 St NW, Edmonton
Email: Phone: +1 (411) 427-1864