Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Xixa Hopupusu uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first party and third party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. | Session or persistent |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. | Up to 1 year |
| Targeting Cookies | These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. | Up to 1 year |
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in our cookie banner or by configuring your browser settings.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that if you choose to remove cookies or reject them, this could affect the availability and functionality of our services.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following list details the cookies currently used on our website:
- session_cookie - Essential cookie that maintains your session state across page requests (Duration: Session)
- cookie_consent - Remembers your cookie preferences (Duration: 1 year)
- _ga - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users (Duration: 2 years)
- _gid - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users (Duration: 24 hours)
- _gat - Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate (Duration: 1 minute)
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage:
- Web Beacons - Small graphic images that may be included on our site that allow us to measure user interaction
- Local Storage - Technology that allows a website to store information locally on your device
- Pixels - Tiny images embedded in web pages and emails that help us analyze user behavior
7. Do Not Track Signals
Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can configure your browser settings to reject cookies as described above.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Xixa Hopupusu
123 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1W4, Canada
Email: privacy@xixahopupusu.sbs
Phone: +1 4377312921