Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 2025-09-01
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
Akiroo uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how you interact with our content.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Function: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
- Communication: To track the effectiveness of our communications and marketing efforts
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session cookies for security and functionality
- Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics (if implemented) - tracks page views, time on site, and user behavior
- Website performance monitoring cookies
- Error tracking and debugging cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Cookies that remember your language preferences
- Cookies that remember form data you've entered
- User interface preference cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality:
- Analytics Services: May include Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage
- Content Delivery Networks: Services that help deliver website content efficiently
- Security Services: Services that help protect our website from malicious activity
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.
5. How Long Cookies Last
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They typically last from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out
- Most browsers offer "Do Not Track" settings that we will respect
- You can delete existing cookies through your browser settings
7. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use technologies similar to cookies, such as local storage or device identifiers. You can typically manage these through your device settings or app-specific preferences.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date.
9. Canadian Privacy Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. We obtain appropriate consent for non-essential cookies as required by law.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. It is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.