Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains how EcoWild Canada ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website located at skill-balance.com ("Service").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Enable social media features
• Support our marketing and advertising efforts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and abuse
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure website stability and performance

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, popular pages, and user journeys
• Performance monitoring: Monitors site speed and functionality
• Error tracking: Identifies and helps resolve technical issues

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your selected language
• Form data: Save partially completed forms
• Accessibility settings: Remember accessibility preferences
• Newsletter preferences: Remember subscription choices

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness:

• Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and social media login
• Advertising cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Retargeting cookies: Display our ads on other websites you visit
• Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our website to provide services such as:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and reporting
• Google Maps: Interactive maps for tour locations
• Google Fonts: Website typography and design

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and Facebook Pixel for advertising
• Instagram: Social media integration and content sharing
• Twitter: Social sharing and embedded content

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

• Payment processors: Secure payment processing
• Email marketing platforms: Newsletter and email campaign management
• Customer support tools: Live chat and customer service

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be temporary or persistent:

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential website functions like maintaining your session.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by purpose:

• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
• Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
• Social media cookies: Varies by platform (typically 30 days to 1 year)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of third-party cookies through these services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Industry opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

7.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies may result in:

• Inability to submit forms or make bookings
• Loss of login sessions
• Reduced security features
• Impaired website functionality

7.2 Other Cookie Types

Disabling other cookies may result in:

• Less personalized content and recommendations
• Repeated display of cookie banners
• Less relevant advertising
• Inability to use social media features
• Loss of preference settings

8. Cookie Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

• Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Sensitive information is never stored in cookies
• Cookie data is encrypted when necessary
• Regular security audits of cookie practices
• Compliance with data protection regulations

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• New third-party services
• Legal and regulatory changes
• Technological developments

We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest in improving our services
• Functional cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in enhancing user experience
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.

12. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside of Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact us:

14. Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie management tool: