1. About Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site. A cookie typically contains the name of the website it came from, how long it stays on your device, and a value — usually a randomly generated unique identifier.
This Cookie Policy explains how MeetCanada ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the website at meetcanada.net (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information more generally. As an independent guided-tour comparison platform based in Victoria, British Columbia, we keep our use of cookies deliberately minimal and focused on making the Site work well for travelers planning trips across Canada.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below summarizes the cookies and similar browser-storage technologies used on the Site, including their purpose, how long they last and whether they are strictly necessary.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Strictly necessary | Remembers whether you accepted or declined cookies so the banner is not shown again. | Up to 1 year |
| Server session data | Strictly necessary | Maintains basic site security and correct page delivery during your visit. | Session |
Note that the consent preference set through our banner is stored using your browser's local storage rather than a traditional cookie, but it serves the same purpose and is described here for transparency.
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences. The cookie_consent entry records your choice from the cookie banner so that we respect your decision and do not repeatedly ask you. Basic session and security data ensures pages load correctly and helps protect the Site against abuse. Without these technologies, parts of the Site may not work as intended.
4. Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics and performance cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with their site by collecting and reporting information, usually on an aggregated and anonymous basis. At this time, MeetCanada does not deploy third-party analytics cookies on the Site. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent through the cookie banner before any non-essential analytics cookies are set.
5. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. MeetCanada does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on the Site. Although we participate in affiliate programs with licensed operators, we do not place advertising trackers on your device through meetcanada.net. Should this change, we will disclose it here and obtain your express consent.
6. Managing Cookies
You are in control of cookies. When you first visit the Site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through the banner. You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Below are general instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including remembering your consent choice, which means the banner may appear again on your next visit.
7. Legal Basis
We rely on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website as the basis for strictly necessary cookies, which do not require prior consent. For any analytics or marketing cookies introduced in the future, we will rely on your express consent, obtained through the cookie banner, consistent with our obligations under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. For more detail on how we handle personal information generally, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
MeetCanada
Email: hello@meetcanada.net
Website: meetcanada.net