What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide analytical insights.
Cookies may collect the following types of data:
- Technical information: Such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage information: Including the pages you visit, the time spent on the site, and your navigation patterns.
In some cases, cookies may collect data that, when combined with other information, could identify you personally. In such instances, they are treated as personal information under applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Enhance the user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
- Analyze how visitors use the website to improve content and functionality.
Categories of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of the website. Disabling these may affect its functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Used to collect anonymized data about website usage, helping us improve performance and identify technical issues.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver tailored content or advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts.
- Cookies Under Review: These cookies are periodically assessed for relevance and security. They may collect similar data as other categories and are only retained if deemed necessary.
How We Use and Share Cookie Data
The information collected through cookies is used to:
- Maintain the website’s functionality.
- Analyze user behaviour to optimize website performance.
- Deliver personalized content and advertising.
We may share cookie data with trusted third-party providers, such as analytics or hosting services. These providers are contractually obligated to follow strict privacy standards.
Consent and Managing Cookies
The use of cookies on our website is based on your consent. When you first visit the website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to:
- Customize your cookie preferences.
- Choose which types of cookies you want to enable.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies entirely.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Be notified when a website is attempting to place a cookie.
Disabling some cookies may limit certain features of the website.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies may be used on our website to provide additional services, such as analytics or targeted advertising. While we require these providers to adhere to our privacy practices, we recommend reviewing their cookie policies for additional information.
Cookie Retention
Cookies may be stored on your device for different lengths of time:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
The duration of persistent cookies is specified in your cookie preferences.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to adjust your cookie preferences, please contact us:
Email: contact@stratuscorporate.com
Address: 4 Place du Commerce, Suite 300, Montréal (Québec), H3E 1J4, Canada
