Last Updated: November 1, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Discover Canada ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at discovercanada.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other websites who serve content on that website (third-party cookies).
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These include:
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Manages user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your preferred language | 1 year |
| region | Remembers your preferred region | 1 year |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor.
| Cookie 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 |
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Stores ad preferences | 1 year |
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Website.
You can opt out of third-party cookies used for advertising purposes through the following services:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track your activity on our Website:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Website. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
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