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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2023

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how RidarTruth ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website ridartruth.com. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party Cookies: Set by our website directly
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure area access, and form submission.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session
csrf_token Security protection for forms Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - persists session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers your language choice 1 year
newsletter_popup Controls newsletter signup popup display 30 days

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
ads_preferences Stores advertising preferences 1 year

Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website.

  • Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics
  • Purpose: Website optimization and content improvement
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Social Media Platforms

We integrate with social media platforms that may set cookies when you interact with their content:

  • Facebook: For social sharing and advertising
  • Instagram: For content integration and social features
  • Twitter: For social sharing and timeline integration
  • YouTube: For embedded videos

Email Marketing

Our email marketing service may set cookies to track email campaign effectiveness and user engagement.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent 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 website footer.

Current Cookie Settings

These cookies are necessary for the website to function.

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also support cookie management:

iOS Safari

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Android Chrome

Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Mobile App Tracking

If you use our mobile app (when available), you can control tracking through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We do not alter our data collection practices when we receive Do Not Track signals from browsers.

However, you can use our cookie consent manager to control which cookies are set on your device.

International Considerations

EU/UK Visitors

For visitors from the European Union or United Kingdom, we comply with GDPR and UK GDPR requirements:

  • Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  • Clear information about cookie purposes
  • Easy withdrawal of consent
  • Right to access and delete cookie data

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information, including data collected through cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New technologies or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Industry best practices

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and may provide additional notice through our website or email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

RidarTruth Privacy Team
1234 Maple Leaf Avenue
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-1234

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • All About Cookies
  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • UK ICO Cookie Guidance
  • GDPR Cookie Guidelines
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