Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide analytics data.
2. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential functionality, security | Session – 1 year | No |
| Functional | Remember preferences, settings | 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis, content improvement | 26 months | Yes |
| Marketing | Personalized ads, retargeting | 90 days – 2 years | Yes |
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| cookie_consent | policemisconductdatabase.ca | Stores consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | policemisconductdatabase.ca | Session management | Session |
| csrf_token | policemisconductdatabase.ca | Security protection | Session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot protection | 30 min |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years | |
| _ga_[ID] | Google GA4 | Session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Daily statistics | 24 hours |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta | Ad delivery | 90 days |
| IDE | DoubleClick | Retargeting | 13 months |
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Banner
Use our cookie consent banner to accept all, reject non-essential, or customize preferences. Change settings anytime via “Cookie Settings” in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
| Browser | Cookie Settings Location |
| Chrome | Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies |
| Firefox | Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies |
| Safari | Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings > Cookies and site permissions |
4.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
- DAA Canada: youradchoices.ca
- NAI: optout.networkadvertising.org
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain third-party content that sets cookies. We do not control these cookies. Review their privacy policies: Google (policies.google.com/privacy), Cloudflare (cloudflare.com/privacypolicy), Meta (facebook.com/privacy).
6. Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Response Time: Within 30 days
For more information, read our Privacy Policy at policemisconductdatabase.ca/privacy-policy/
Effective Date: December 1, 2025