Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Last updated: 10/6/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our platform. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Note: Cookies do not contain personal information that can identify you directly, but they may be linked to personal information that you provide to us.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on Chronicle of Canada:

  • To remember your age verification status
  • To store your cookie consent preferences
  • To analyze platform usage and performance
  • To provide personalized content and features
  • To ensure platform security and prevent abuse
  • To improve our platform based on user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Age verification status
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Security tokens

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

Examples:

  • Page views
  • User interactions
  • Performance metrics

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • User interface preferences

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content.

Examples:

  • Ad targeting
  • Campaign tracking
  • User interests

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies you accept. Here's how you can manage your preferences:

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Allow only first-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set up cookie notifications

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Learn more about each type

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies are required for the platform to work properly and cannot be disabled.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us:

  • Analyze platform usage and performance
  • Provide security and fraud protection
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements
  • Improve user experience and functionality

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain for a set period (up to 2 years)

Essential Cookies

Retained as long as necessary

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this cookie policy, please contact us through our platform or using the contact information provided in our Terms of Service.

Cookie Transparency

We believe in transparency when it comes to cookies and your privacy. This policy explains exactly what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. Your privacy and control over your data are important to us.