Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to site owners about how visitors interact with their pages.
How We Use Cookies
opal-comet uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and previous selections.
- Language preferences: Remember your language selection if applicable
- Form data: Temporarily store form inputs for convenience
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve site functionality and content. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
- Page views: Which pages are visited and how often
- Traffic sources: How visitors found our website
- User behavior: Navigation patterns and time spent on pages
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. We use persistent cookies for preferences and analytics with expiration periods ranging from 30 days to 2 years.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may place cookies through our site include:
- Analytics providers for aggregate usage data
- Security services for fraud prevention
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through several methods:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered for future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies entirely or from specific sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Links
For analytics cookies, you may opt out through provider-specific mechanisms. Visit the privacy policies of our analytics providers for their opt-out options.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year |
| sessionId | Maintains session state | Session |
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please review this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1847 Mountain View Road, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V4, Canada