1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. Cookies enable websites to remember your preferences, recognize your device on return visits, and collect information about your browsing behavior. Most modern websites use cookies to enhance user experience and functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
Chronicles of Canadian Regional Energy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Ensure essential website functionality and security
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve content, navigation, and user experience
- Understand which pages and features are most valuable to users
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for website operation and security
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies preventing fraudulent activity
- Load balancing cookies for server performance
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or persistent cookies (stored for defined periods)
Can you decline?: No. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Collect information about website usage to improve performance and content
Examples:
- Page views and visit duration
- Navigation patterns and click behavior
- Error messages and technical issues
- Geographic region and device type
Duration: Typically 24 months
Can you decline?: Yes. You can opt out through browser settings or cookie consent tools.
3.3 Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences
Examples:
- Language selection
- Display preferences
- Font size adjustments
- Previously viewed content
Duration: Typically 12 months
Can you decline?: Yes, but your experience may be less personalized.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use for analytics, content delivery, or embedded features. These third parties may collect information about your browsing across multiple websites. We carefully select third-party services and require them to comply with applicable privacy laws.
Third-party services may include:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs) for performance
- Embedded content from educational or research platforms
5. Managing Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each session
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.2 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
Your choice is stored in a preference cookie valid for 12 months. You can change your selection at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can opt out through:
- Browser "Do Not Track" settings
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your Ad Choices (for advertising-related cookies, if applicable)
6. Impact of Blocking Cookies
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality and your experience:
- Essential cookies blocked: Website may not function properly; some features unavailable
- Analytics cookies blocked: No impact on functionality; we receive less information about usage patterns
- Preference cookies blocked: Settings not remembered between visits; need to reconfigure preferences each time
7. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Web Beacons: Small graphics that track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: Browser storage for cached content and preferences
- Server Logs: Automatically recorded technical information including IP addresses and timestamps
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same management options where applicable.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates are posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage periodic review to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie practices, contact:
Privacy Officer
Chronicles of Canadian Regional Energy
1200 Regional Power Lane
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0B1
Canada
Email: privacy@canadaregionalenergyatlas.com
Phone: +1 613 555 9977