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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2023

1. Introduction

Canadian Books ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.canadianbooks.ca ("Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you have been to the website before, allowing for a more personalized browsing experience.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, provide website owners with information about how the website is being used, and in some cases, to display advertisements.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential/Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
  • Analytics/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our Website and see how visitors navigate around it. This helps us improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our Website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us and can only be read by our Website. They are used to identify you as you navigate through our Website.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by other websites or services that we use on our Website. These include analytics services (like Google Analytics), social media platforms, and advertising networks. These third parties can recognize your device both when you visit our Website and when you visit other websites that use their services.

4.3 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your movements from page to page so you don't get asked for the same information you've already provided during your visit to the Website.

4.4 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help our Website remember your preferences and settings for when you visit again.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:

5.1 Necessary Cookies

Name Purpose Duration
cb_session Maintains user session state across page requests Session
cb_csrf Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks Session
cb_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Name Purpose Duration
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 2 years
_gid Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 minute

5.3 Functionality Cookies

Name Purpose Duration
cb_language Remembers user language preferences 1 year
cb_recently_viewed Tracks recently viewed products to enhance browsing experience 30 days

5.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements 3 months
_gcl_au Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency 3 months

6. Controlling Cookies

6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of our Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to:

  • Delete all cookies upon closing the browser
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website or certain features may not function properly.

6.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies used for advertising through industry tools such as:

  • The Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC) AdChoices Program
  • The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page

6.4 Specific Opt-Out Links

For Google Analytics specifically, you can prevent Google Analytics from using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that allow you to tell websites not to track you. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can still manage your cookie preferences through the methods described above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

By email: [email protected]

By mail: 1234 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1N9, Canada

By phone: +1 (416) 555-7890

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