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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on our website

Last Updated: November 1, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Discover Canada ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at pikantnaya-semga.com (the "Site"). This policy explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

By using or accessing our Site, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described, you should set your browser or device settings accordingly or not use our Site.

1. 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 and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling you to navigate between pages more smoothly.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Discover Canada) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Site uses the following types of cookies for the purposes described:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas of the website, and access to account features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
JSESSIONID Preserves user session state across page requests Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security feature to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

2.2 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 understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website 2 years
_gid Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website 24 hours
_gat Used to throttle request rate 1 minute

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products 3 months
ads/ga-audiences Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors Session

2.4 Personalization Cookies

These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make 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.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Remembers your preferred language and region 1 year
recently_viewed Tracks the last destinations you viewed 30 days

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Site, including:

3.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Web beacons are small transparent image files used to monitor your journey around a single website or collection of websites. They are also used to help us understand user behavior and track the effectiveness of advertisements and email communications.

3.2 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store information locally on your device. It is similar to cookies but can hold more information and is stored in a different location on your device. It is persistent and isn't automatically cleared when your browser session ends.

3.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when your browser session ends.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 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 types of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

4.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience. Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

4.3 Do Not Track

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.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party partners who set cookies on our Site to enable them to provide services to us and our users. These partners include:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site
  • Advertising networks to help us deliver targeted advertisements
  • Social media platforms to enable social sharing functionality and marketing

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 advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies and cookie policies.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time, depending on their type:

  • Session Cookies: These cookies exist only during an online session. They disappear from your device when you close your browser or turn off your device.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you have closed your browser or turned off your device. They enable the website to recognize you when you return.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

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:

Discover Canada
125 Maple Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K9
Canada

Phone: +1 (604) 555-7890
Email: [email protected]

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