Fieldhouse Paper
Cookie Policy
How Fieldhouse Paper uses tracking technologies to enhance your grocery budgeting experience in Ottawa, Ontario.
Last Updated: 2024
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada
Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is a general template provided for informational purposes only regarding grocery optimization services and does not constitute formal legal advice.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Fieldhouse Paper. We believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website focused on optimizing food expenses in Ottawa.
By continuing to navigate our website or use our services, you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes we describe in this policy. This is essential for features like comparing digital flyers or calculating bulk buying benefits at local stores like Costco or Bulk Barn.
3. Legal Framework
As we operate out of Ottawa, Ontario, our use of cookies is governed by Canadian federal and provincial laws, specifically:
- PIPEDA: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, which regulates how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information.
- CASL: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, which applies to the installation of computer programs, including certain types of tracking software.
- GDPR Standards: While we are based in Canada, we voluntarily adhere to high data protection standards similar to the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) for all our international visitors.
4. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for navigating the site and using features like Flashfood markdown timing alerts. | Session |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Ontario produce seasonality guides. | 2 Years |
| Functionality | Remembering your PC Optimum or Scene Plus analysis preferences. | 1 Year |
| Marketing/Targeting | Delivering relevant ads for Ottawa discount grocers. | 6 Months |
5. Third-Party Tracking
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These might include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze how users reach our "Ottawa Discount Grocer Directory" and optimize the path.
- Social Media Pixels: For tracking conversions from Facebook or Instagram when we share grocery saving tips.
- Ad Networks: To serve ads based on your previous visits to our loyalty program analysis pages.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information for our inventory control tools.
Browser Specific Instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7. Data Retention
The length of time we keep your cookie data depends on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have expiration dates ranging from 30 days to 24 months. We ensure that all data collected through tracking technologies is stored securely and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies on our Ottawa grocery optimization platform, please contact us at:
Company: Fieldhouse Paper
Address: 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Email:
Phone: +1 (877) 515-7493