This Cookie Policy explains how Canadian Alpine Adventures ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at cash-wizard.com (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Canadian Alpine Adventures) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may not be able to use all features of our website if these cookies are disabled.
Session management: Maintain your preferences during your visit
Security: Protect against malicious attacks and ensure secure browsing
Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimize loading times
Content optimization: Understand which content is most popular and useful
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.
Preference storage: Remember your language and region settings
Form data: Save information you've entered in forms
Newsletter preferences: Remember your subscription preferences
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Targeted advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
Social media integration: Enable sharing on social platforms
Campaign tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
4.1 Essential Website Functions
Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Maintaining session state during your visit
Providing basic website functionality
4.2 Improving User Experience
Analyzing website traffic and user behavior patterns
Identifying and fixing technical issues
Optimizing website performance and loading speeds
Understanding which content is most valuable to our users
4.3 Personalization
Remembering your preferences for future visits
Customizing content based on your interests
Providing relevant ski resort and winter activity recommendations
4.4 Marketing and Communication
Delivering targeted advertisements about Canadian ski destinations
Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Enabling social media sharing and integration
Supporting newsletter subscription functionality
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used.
5.1 Analytics Services
We may use analytics services to understand website usage patterns:
Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior
Performance monitoring tools: Monitor website speed and functionality
5.2 Social Media Integration
Social media plugins may place cookies to enable sharing functionality:
Facebook: Enable sharing to Facebook and track social interactions
Twitter: Support tweet sharing and social media integration
Instagram: Enable photo sharing and feed integration
YouTube: Support video embedding and playback
5.3 Content Delivery
We may use content delivery networks and external services:
Font services: Deliver web fonts for better typography
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
Accept All: Allow all cookies for full website functionality
Only Necessary: Use only essential cookies for basic functionality
Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Set up notifications when cookies are placed
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain types of cookies may impact your experience on our website:
7.1 Necessary Cookies
Disabling necessary cookies may result in:
Inability to maintain preferences during your session
Reduced security features
Basic website functionality may not work properly
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
Limit our ability to improve website performance
Not affect your browsing experience directly
7.3 Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
Result in less relevant advertisements
Disable social media sharing features
Prevent tracking of marketing campaign effectiveness
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods:
8.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
8.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
Consent cookies: Up to 1 year
9. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
9.1 Web Beacons
Small transparent images used to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
9.2 Local Storage
Browser storage used to maintain preferences and improve website performance.
9.3 Server Logs
Automatically collected information about your device and browsing activity.
10. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When cookies contain personal information, transfers to these providers are governed by our Privacy Policy and include appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in our use of cookies
New third-party services
Legal or regulatory requirements
Improvements to our website functionality
When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other communication channels.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Canadian Alpine Adventures
1455 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2T3
Canada