CookiePolicy
Information about the cookies we use and your choices in compliance with Canadian privacy laws.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), cookies that can identify an individual are considered personal information.
2. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
In Canada, the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies is governed by PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation. Under these laws:
- Consent is required for the collection of personal information through cookies, except in limited circumstances
- Meaningful consent must be obtained before or at the time of collection
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
- We must provide clear and accessible information about our cookie practices
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your right to withdraw consent at any time.
3. How We Use Cookies
BigLogic uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These include authentication and security cookies. These do not require consent under PIPEDA as they are essential for the service you request.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We obtain your consent before setting these cookies.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. We obtain your consent before setting these cookies.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We obtain your explicit consent before setting these cookies.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintain your session state | Session | No |
| csrftoken | Strictly Necessary | Security protection against CSRF attacks | 1 year | No |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years | Yes |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 48 hours | Yes |
| preferences | Functional | Remember your preferences | 1 year | Yes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. Under PIPEDA, we are responsible for ensuring these third parties provide adequate protection for your personal information:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. Google's privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization. Cloudflare's privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them. We have contractual agreements in place to ensure your data is protected.
6. Managing Cookies and Your Consent
You have the right to control cookies and withdraw your consent at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our consent banner.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Opt-out Links: You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Withdrawing Consent: If you wish to withdraw your consent for cookie use after initially accepting, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us at [email protected].
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your browsing. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals as there is no common standard for how to handle them. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through the cookie controls described above.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable Canadian privacy legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last modified" date. For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you, including information collected through cookies
- Challenge the accuracy of your personal information
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
For more information about your privacy rights, visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or our cookie practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: BigLogic Privacy Office, Canada
Last updated: 2026 | Compliant with PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5)