This Cookie Policy explains how Ferridimag ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website ferridimag.com (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin
First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website
Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
Authentication: Remember your login status
Security: Protect against malicious activity
Form Data: Temporarily store form inputs to prevent data loss
Shopping Cart: Maintain course selections during registration
Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website:
Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and site performance
Usage Statistics: Understand popular content and user journeys
Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
A/B Testing: Test different versions of pages to improve user experience
3.3 Functional Cookies
These enhance functionality and personalization:
Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
Regional Settings: Customize content for your location
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:
Accept All: Allow all cookies including marketing cookies
Necessary Only: Only use essential cookies required for site functionality
Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories to allow
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
Using your browser's cookie management tools
Contacting us directly to request changes
6.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
7.1 Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some website features may not work properly:
Course registration and payment processing
Login functionality and account access
Contact form submissions
Shopping cart functionality
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
Prevent us from understanding how you use our site
Limit our ability to improve user experience
Not affect site functionality
7.3 Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
Prevent personalized advertising
Stop remarketing campaigns from targeting you
Not affect core website functionality
May result in less relevant advertisements
8. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies
8.1 Similar Technologies
We may also use technologies similar to cookies, including:
Local Storage: Browser storage for offline functionality
Session Storage: Temporary storage for session data
Web Beacons: Small images that track email opens and clicks
Pixels: Invisible images for tracking purposes
8.2 Mobile Applications
If we develop mobile applications, they may use:
Device identifiers for analytics
Push notification tokens
Local app storage for user preferences
Third-party SDKs with their own data collection
9. International Transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data outside of Canada:
Google Services: Data may be processed in the United States
Facebook: Data processed globally according to their privacy policy
Other Services: Various international locations with appropriate safeguards
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers as required by Canadian privacy law.
10. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type:
Session Cookies: Deleted when browser is closed
Analytics Cookies: Typically 24 months
Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 2 years depending on service
Preference Cookies: Until you change settings or delete them
11. Security
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
Secure Transmission: Cookies transmitted over HTTPS
HttpOnly Flags: Prevent JavaScript access where appropriate
SameSite Attributes: Protect against cross-site request forgery
Regular Audits: Review cookie usage and security regularly
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If you believe a child has provided cookie data, please contact us for removal.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in our cookie usage
New third-party services
Legal or regulatory requirements
Industry best practices
Significant changes will be communicated through website notice or email.
14. Legal Basis
Our legal basis for using cookies includes:
Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest in improving services
Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent
Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest in user experience
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
Ferridimag Cookie Inquiry
123 Bay Street, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5J 2J1
Phone: (416) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ferridimag.com
16. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
Know what cookies we use and why
Control which cookies are placed on your device
Access information collected through cookies
Request deletion of cookie data (where technically possible)
Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
File complaints with privacy authorities
Cookie Preference Center
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Need Help with Cookies?
If you need assistance managing your cookie preferences or have questions about our cookie practices, our team is here to help.