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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2024. This policy explains how Meadow Receipt uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, customize, and improve our financial guidance services in Calgary.
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Introduction and Jurisdiction
Meadow Receipt, operating in Calgary, Alberta, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website to assist users navigating job loss and financial transitions in Canada.
As we operate in Calgary, Alberta, our data practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Furthermore, since our financial guides may be accessed by users globally, we adhere to the principles of transparency and consent outlined in the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.
Disclaimer: This document is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns regarding your rights in Alberta, please consult a qualified legal professional.
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What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing site performance, and ensuring that our financial calculators and guides function correctly during your session.
We use both "session cookies" (which expire once you close your browser) and "persistent cookies" (which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
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Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples & Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for movement around the site and use of its features (e.g., accessing secure areas). Without these, the site cannot function. | Session ID, Security tokens. Duration: Session. |
| Analytical / Performance | Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they move around our site. Helps us improve our Calgary Job Loss guides. | Google Analytics (_ga). Duration: 2 years. |
| Functional | Used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you (e.g., language choice). | Language settings, User preferences. Duration: 1 year. |
| Marketing / Targeting | Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to make advertising more relevant. | Facebook Pixel, AdRoll. Duration: 30-90 days. |
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Legal Basis for Processing
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA/PIPA) and international standards (GDPR), we require your consent to use cookies, except for those that are "Strictly Necessary" for the operation of the website.
- Implied Consent: By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge our use of essential cookies.
- Express Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies, we request your explicit consent via our cookie banner upon your first visit.
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Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below or by adjusting your browser settings.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
- • Chrome
- • Safari
- • Internet Explorer
- • Firefox
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Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service and deliver advertisements. These cookies are managed by third parties like Google, LinkedIn, or Facebook, and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact the Meadow Receipt Data Protection Officer:
Address: 815 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
Email: +1 (460) 261-1196