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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow our website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Speedd Impacts uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and ensure proper operation
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting website functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
sessionId Maintains your session while browsing Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site attacks Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session identification 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 3 months
utm_* Campaign tracking parameters 6 months

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
userPreferences Stores your website preferences 1 year
language Remembers your language preference 1 year
courseProgress Tracks your course completion status 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, we use secure third-party payment processors like Stripe and PayPal, which may set cookies for security and fraud prevention purposes.

4.4 Email Marketing Services

We use email marketing services that may set cookies to track email campaign performance and user engagement.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

5.3 Cookie Expiration

Our cookies have various expiration periods ranging from session-only to 2 years, depending on their purpose and function.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by revisiting your consent choices.

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block future cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-specific cookie management:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Edge

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

  • Login difficulties
  • Loss of security features
  • Inability to access certain website areas
  • Repeated cookie consent requests

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

  • Prevent us from understanding website usage patterns
  • Limit our ability to improve user experience
  • Not affect website functionality

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

  • Show less relevant advertisements
  • Prevent personalized content delivery
  • Limit campaign effectiveness tracking

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

Mobile devices and applications may use technologies similar to cookies, such as:

  • Local storage
  • Mobile advertising identifiers
  • Device fingerprinting
  • App-specific tracking technologies

You can manage these settings through your device's privacy settings or app preferences.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Update the "Last updated" date
  • Notify users through our website or email
  • Request renewed consent where required

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Speedd Impacts
Privacy Officer
123 Bay Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
Website: speedd-impacts.com

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • Cookiepedia - Cookie Database
  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices Canada

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