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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Heritage Tours Canada uses cookies for several purposes:

  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • To improve our website's functionality and performance
  • To provide personalized content and recommendations
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the site's functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
htc_session Maintains your session state Session
htc_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
htc_security Security and fraud prevention Session

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
htc_analytics Website usage analytics 2 years
htc_performance Page load times and errors 30 days

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
htc_preferences Remembers your site preferences 1 year
htc_language Language preference 1 year

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
htc_marketing Marketing campaign tracking 90 days
htc_ads Advertisement personalization 30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners:

4.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
  • Hotjar: Provides user behavior insights through heatmaps

4.2 Social Media

  • Facebook: Social media sharing and integration
  • Twitter: Social media sharing functionality

4.3 Payment Processing

  • Stripe: Secure payment processing
  • PayPal: Alternative payment options

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies are classified by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Banner

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

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

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can use these opt-out tools:

  • Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
  • Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
  • Individual advertiser opt-out pages

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your website experience:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Personalized content may not be available

8. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser settings
  • Using our cookie preference center
  • Contacting us directly

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. Parents should monitor their children's internet usage and manage cookie settings appropriately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

  • Our cookie practices
  • Legal requirements
  • Technology developments
  • Business needs

We'll notify you of significant changes through our website or email.

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and data collection:

  • Right to be informed about cookie use
  • Right to consent to non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to access information about cookies
  • Right to object to certain cookie uses

13. Contact Us

For questions about our cookie practices, contact us:

Heritage Tours Canada
Data Protection Officer
1250 René-Lévesque Blvd West
Montreal, QC H3B 4W8
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (514) 555-0123

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