Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2, 2025
1. Introduction
Canada Tourism ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use these technologies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.
By using or accessing our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Making our website function properly
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Improving your browsing experience
- Personalizing content and advertisements
- Remembering your preferences
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 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. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Manages user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_preferences | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. 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 language preference | 1 year |
| region | Stores your region preference for localized content | 1 year |
| font_size | Remembers your font size preference | 1 year |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
| 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 |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Stores ad preferences | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. This information may be used by these third parties to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests, and better understand your online activity.
6. Cookie Management
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
6.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
6.2 Cookie Consent Tool
Our website includes a cookie consent tool that allows you to select your cookie preferences. You can access this tool by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the cookie banner at the bottom of the page or by clicking here.
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. We will obtain your consent to any material Cookie Policy changes if and where this is required by applicable data protection laws.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Canada Tourism150 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (800) 555-1234