Canada Edition (canadaedition.org) values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our digital news platform, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our site, you consent to our use of essential cookies; for non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through the Cookie Settings mechanism described below. For more details on how we handle your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, and display settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return. Other tracking technologies, like web beacons and local storage, function similarly to help us analyse site usage and personalise content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).
Cookie Categories on Canada Edition
Canada Edition classifies cookies into three categories: essential, functional, and analytical or advertising. Each category serves a distinct purpose and requires different levels of consent. Below is an overview of each type, along with examples of how they are used on our news website.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the core operation of canadaedition.org. Without them, services like secure login, content delivery, and basic navigation cannot function properly. These cookies do not require your prior consent, as they are essential to provide you with the news and services you request. Examples include session identifiers for user authentication and load-balancing cookies to ensure site stability.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, such as your preferred language, text size, or region (e.g., Canada-specific news settings). These cookies are non-essential but improve usability. We only deploy functional cookies after you have given your explicit consent via our Cookie Settings panel. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Analytical and Advertising Cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how readers interact with our site—tracking page views, time spent, and navigation patterns—so we can improve our journalism. Advertising cookies (including third-party cookies from partners) are used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. Both categories are non-essential and are activated only after you provide clear, informed consent. We do not use analytical or advertising cookies until you accept them through the Cookie Settings mechanism.
Consent for Non-Essential Cookies
All non-essential cookies—including functional, analytical, and advertising cookies—require your prior consent. When you first visit canadaedition.org, a prominent banner presents our Cookie Settings dashboard, where you can choose to accept or reject each category. You are free to select only essential cookies (the default) or to grant permission for functional and/or analytical and advertising cookies. Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
Cookie Settings Mechanism
Our Cookie Settings mechanism provides a centralised, user-friendly interface to manage your cookie preferences. Accessible via the “Cookie Settings” button on every page, this panel lists all cookie categories with clear descriptions and toggles. You can review details about each cookie’s purpose, duration, and provider (including third-party partners). Changes take effect immediately upon saving, and your preferences are stored locally. We respect your choices and will not load non-essential cookies unless you actively enable them.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. For instructions, consult your browser’s help section (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Canada Edition supports Do Not Track (DNT) signals; we honour DNT requests by treating them as a global opt-out from non-essential cookies.
Changes to This Policy and Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For questions about our use of cookies or about your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@canadaedition.org. You can also write to us at our registered office: Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada, or call +1 416 555 0210. For editorial inquiries, reach our editorial line at +1 416 555 0220 or visit our contact page.