Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2024
1. Introduction & Regulatory Framework
Copper Porchway ("we", "us", "our") is committed to transparency regarding the collection and use of data. As an entity operating in Calgary, Alberta, our data practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta, as well as the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) where applicable.
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website to research the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and alternative retirement strategies. By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions to improve your user experience.
Why we use them?
We use cookies to analyze traffic patterns in Calgary and across Canada, remember your preferences for retirement calculators, and ensure that our financial analysis tools function correctly and securely.
Your Control
Under Canadian law, you have the right to know what data is being collected. You can manage your preferences at any time using our settings tool or via your browser's privacy controls.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms regarding CPP eligibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state across page requests. | Session |
| cookie_consent_level | Stores the user's cookie consent selection. | 1 Year |
B. Analytical & Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular (e.g., our Calgary Cost of Living analysis) and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: Used to distinguish users for statistical analysis. | 2 Years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: Used to group user behavior for 24 hours. | 24 Hours |
C. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites based on your interest in Canadian retirement planning.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisement products. | 3 Months |
3. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with PIPA (Alberta) and PIPEDA, we process cookies based on:
- Contractual Necessity: For strictly necessary cookies required to provide the digital tools for pension analysis.
- Implied/Expressed Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies. By interacting with our cookie banner or continuing to use the site after being notified, you provide consent for these non-essential technologies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no direct control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers:
- Google Analytics (Alphabet Inc.)
- Meta/Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Hotjar User Behavior Analysis
5. Managing Cookies through Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
Mozilla Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we protect your data in Calgary, please contact our Data Protection Liaison at:
Copper Porchway Compliance Team
📍 815 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P2
📞 +1 (459) 586-9807
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