Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Staunch Digital Marketing Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at staunchdigitalmarketing.ca. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Required for basic website functionality | These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. |
| Analytics / Performance | Understanding how visitors use our site | We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect anonymous data about website traffic, page views, bounce rates, and user behaviour. This helps us improve our website and services. |
| Functional | Enhanced features and personalization | These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. |
| Marketing / Advertising | Delivering relevant advertisements | These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners such as Google Ads or Meta (Facebook). |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use cookies from the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Used to track and analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected through Google Analytics.
- Google Ads / Google Tag Manager: Used for tracking conversions and delivering targeted advertisements.
- Meta Pixel (Facebook): Used to track conversions from Facebook ads and to build targeted audiences for future advertising.
- Google Fonts: Used to load web fonts for consistent typography across the website.
Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more information.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. You can manage Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com. You can manage Facebook ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can choose "Accept All" to enable analytics and tracking cookies, or "Essential Only" to block all non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored locally and remembered on future visits. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor developments in this area.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Staunch Digital Marketing Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: [email protected]