Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 18, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Active North uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session during website visit Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Distinguishes unique users 24 hours

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Remembers your settings and preferences 6 months
language Stores your language preference 1 year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
marketing_id Tracks user for marketing purposes 1 year
ad_tracking Measures advertising effectiveness 90 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and integration
  • YouTube: For embedded video content

5. Managing Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Update Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser's cookies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
  • Some interactive features may be limited
  • Personalized content recommendations won't be available
  • Analytics tracking will be disabled

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Active North

123 Maple Street, Suite 456
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123