This Cookie Policy explains how Calgary Claritive uses cookies and similar technologies. It details the types of cookies employed, their purpose, and how readers can manage their preferences.
Calgary Claritive, operated by APG, uses these technologies to deliver content, analyze site usage, and support advertising efforts.
Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is visited. They store information about browsing activity.
These files are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide reporting information to site operators.
Calgary Claritive utilizes several categories of cookies to optimize the reader experience and editorial operations.
These cookies are fundamental for the proper operation of the website. Without them, certain services cannot be provided.
Essential cookies enable core functionality such as secure access and ensuring content loads correctly.
Analytics cookies collect data on how readers interact with our website. This information helps our editorial team understand usage patterns.
Calgary Claritive uses Google Analytics to gather anonymized statistics. This data informs improvements to content and site structure.
Google Analytics cookies track metrics such as page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths. This technical data assists in understanding reader engagement without identifying individuals directly.
Readers can opt out of Google Analytics tracking. The Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on is available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Calgary Claritive displays advertisements to support its journalistic operations. Advertising cookies help make these ads more relevant to individual readers.
We use Google AdSense for displaying advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.
These cookies may record information about browsing activity across various sites. This allows advertisers to present personalized content.
Advertising cookies also help to limit the number of times a specific advertisement is shown to a reader.
Readers have several options to control and manage cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow control over cookies through their settings.
Users can configure their browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify them when a cookie is sent. Instructions for these settings are typically found in the browser's "Help" menu.
Deleting cookies from a browser will remove past browsing data. However, it will not prevent cookies from being placed again in the future unless browser settings are adjusted.
Beyond browser settings, several industry tools exist for managing advertising cookies.
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, the "Your Online Choices" tool provides an option to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. This tool is accessible at https://youronlinechoices.eu.
Users in the United States can utilize opt-out tools provided by the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
The NAI opt-out page is located at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
The DAA opt-out page can be found at https://optout.aboutads.info.
Upon a reader's first visit to Calgary Claritive, a banner provides information about our use of cookies. This banner presents choices regarding cookie acceptance.
By continuing to use the website after seeing the cookie banner, readers indicate their consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Readers can withdraw their consent at any time by adjusting their browser settings or utilizing the opt-out tools mentioned.
The duration for which a cookie remains on a device varies. Some cookies are "session cookies" and are deleted immediately upon closing the browser.
Other cookies are "persistent cookies" and remain on the device for a set period. This period can range from a few minutes to several years.
The specific expiry date for each cookie type is determined by its purpose. For example, some analytical cookies may persist to track long-term usage trends.
Calgary Claritive adheres to Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
Our cookie practices are designed to respect these regulatory frameworks. We aim for transparency in our data handling practices.
PIPEDA requires consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. CASL regulates commercial electronic messages and promotes informed consent.
The information collected through cookies is primarily aggregated and anonymized for analytical or advertising purposes. When personal information is collected, it is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Calgary Claritive may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page.
Readers are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. The date of the last revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.
For questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our privacy officer.
You can reach us via email at privacy@claritive.ca.