Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Explore Canada uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:
Essential Functionality: To enable basic website features
Performance: To analyze website usage and improve performance
Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Examples:
Session ID: Maintains your session while browsing
Security Token: Protects against security threats
Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages.
Examples:
Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
Page Load Time: Monitors website speed
Error Tracking: Identifies and fixes website issues
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples:
Language Preference: Remembers your preferred language
Form Data: Saves partially completed forms
User Settings: Stores your customization preferences
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
Examples:
Social Media: Enables social media sharing features
Ad Targeting: Shows relevant travel advertisements
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
7.1 Necessary Cookies
Disabling these cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly, including:
Form submissions may not work
Security features may be disabled
User preferences won't be saved
7.2 Other Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:
Less personalized content
Repeated display of information
Less relevant advertisements
Inability to share content on social media
8. Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, cookie management is typically done through your browser or device settings. You can also manage advertising preferences through your device's ad settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We'll notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
Consent: For non-essential cookies where we have your explicit consent
Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
Legal Obligation: Where required by law for security and compliance
11. International Transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer data outside Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Explore Canada
123 Bay Street, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON M5J 2J1
Canada