Last Updated: July 20, 2023
Introduction:
At Top Captures, the privacy and trust of our visitors are paramount. This “Use of Cookies” policy outlines how we utilize cookies on the Top Captures website (“Site”). Our policy is in line with Canada’s legal requirements, ensuring transparency and control for all our users.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on the devices of visitors. These files often contain a unique identifier, allowing websites to recognize a user’s device on subsequent visits or during a session. They enable various functionalities, such as retaining user preferences or tracking user behaviour.
2. How We Use Cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the Site’s basic functionalities and features. They are crucial for navigating around the website and using its features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies gather information about how Users interact with our Site, like which pages are visited most often or if any error messages are displayed. This data is aggregated and anonymized, ensuring no identification of individual users. We use this information to improve the Site’s performance and user experience.
c. Functionality Cookies: These allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For instance, they can be used to remember name, location, or whether you’ve opted into a newsletter.
d. Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
e. Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by third parties when you visit our Site. We do not control these cookies, and they are used by the relevant third party as described in their policy.
3. Consent and Control:
In compliance with Canadian law, particularly the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), we ensure to:
- Inform users about our use of cookies when they first visit the Site.
- Obtain user consent before using any non-essential cookies.
- Provide users with the means to opt-out or manage cookie preferences.
Users can also block cookies by activating the setting on their browser that allows refusing all or some cookies. However, if users block all cookies (including essential ones), they may not access all or parts of our Site.
4. Changes to Our Cookies Policy:
We may update our Cookies Policy to reflect any changes in technology or data protection legislation. Any updates or changes that may affect how we use cookies or how you, as a user, can manage cookies will appear on this page.
5. Contacting Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us.
6. More Information on Cookies:
For further information on cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage or delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.