At Ebd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and similar technologies.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website https://ebd.news, what types of cookies we set, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our practices comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They allow websites to recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve user experience.
Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) — deleted once you close your browser, or persistent — which remain until manually deleted or expired.
2. How Ebd Uses Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly, improve performance, and provide relevant content to our readers.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences and settings (such as language or font size)
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Enhance navigation and loading speed
- Personalize your reading experience
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to sell data to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of our website.
They enable features like:
- Accessing secure areas
- Remembering form inputs
- Managing cookie preferences
You cannot disable these cookies, as the website may not function correctly without them.
b. Analytical and Performance Cookies
We use these cookies to collect anonymous statistical data on how visitors use our site.
This helps us understand:
- Which pages are most visited
- How users navigate through the website
- Where we can improve content or usability
For example, we may use Google Analytics (in compliance with Canadian privacy laws) to track visitor behavior. All IP addresses are anonymized.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember user choices, such as:
- Language selection
- Display settings
- Subscription preferences
They make your future visits more personalized and user-friendly.
d. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
We may include third-party services such as social media sharing tools (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook) or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos).
These external platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with such elements.
Ebd does not control third-party cookies and encourages you to review their privacy and cookie policies.
4. Third-Party Services We May Use
To improve performance and functionality, Ebd may use:
- Google Analytics – for traffic insights (data anonymized in compliance with PIPEDA)
- Mailchimp or similar tools – for newsletter subscription tracking
- Social media integrations – for content sharing and engagement
Each of these providers has its own privacy and cookie policies, which you can review on their respective websites.
5. Consent and Control of Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences
You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings or your browser controls.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Here are links to guides for major browsers:
Please note: blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect limited, non-identifiable information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring URLs and time spent on pages
- General location (country, city) derived from anonymized IP addresses
This data is used for aggregate analysis only and does not include personal identifiers like name, email, or phone number.
7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under PIPEDA, we use cookies based on:
- User consent – for all non-essential and tracking cookies
- Legitimate interest – for cookies necessary to operate and secure the website
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting your access to essential site features.
8. Data Protection and Retention
Any information collected via cookies is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy.
All analytics data is anonymized, and we take reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
9. Third-Party Responsibility Disclaimer
Our Cookie Policy does not apply to external websites or platforms linked on our site.
We do not control how third parties use cookies once you leave our domain.
Please review their own cookie and privacy policies before interacting with external content.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Ebd reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy as necessary to reflect:
- Changes in technology
- Updates in privacy legislation
- Adjustments to our cookie practices
The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We recommend checking this section periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
📞 Phone: +1 519-591-9822
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: 83 Benton St, Kitchener, ON N2G 3H3, Canada
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with Canadian privacy regulations.
12. Additional Policies
For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our:
