This Cookie Policy explains how the Canadian Economical Behavior Research Center ("CEBRC", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the "Site"). It describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and the choices and controls available to you.
By using or continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or via the cookie preferences available on the Site.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit websites. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain for a set period). Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These technologies help the Site operate, improve user experience and collect information about how the Site is used.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
- Ensure the Site operates correctly (technical/essential cookies).
- Remember your preferences and settings (functional cookies).
- Analyze Site traffic and how visitors interact with our content (analytics cookies).
- Deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to you (marketing/advertising cookies).
- Improve user experience through performance monitoring.
3. Types of cookies we use
Below are the general categories of cookies used on our Site and examples of their typical purposes.
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functions such as security, network management and accessibility. You may set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Site will not then work.
Examples: session cookie for login, CSRF token cookies.
3.2 Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or cookie preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples: language preference, cookie consent selection.
3.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time spent, errors). We use this information to improve Site performance and user experience. These cookies typically collect aggregated and anonymized data.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid), Matomo, or similar.
3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content and adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit how many times you see an ad and help measure ad effectiveness. These cookies are often placed by third-party advertising networks.
Examples: third-party tracking pixels and ad network cookies.
4. Third-party cookies
Third parties (such as analytics providers, social media platforms and advertising networks) may set cookies on your device when you visit our Site. These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We do not control the content of third-party cookies. For more information, please consult the relevant third party's website.
5. How to give, manage or withdraw consent
Cookie banner & settings on our Site
On your first visit to the Site you will see a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies and asks for your consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, etc.). You can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies (allow only essential cookies).
- Open "Cookie Settings" to choose specific categories of cookies to enable or disable.
Your choices will be saved for 12 months or until you change them.
Browser controls
You can also manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Below are quick guides for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
Please consult your browser's help pages for exact instructions on blocking or deleting cookies.
Opt-outs for analytics and advertising
Many analytics and advertising providers offer opt-out tools and browser add-ons that allow you to opt out of tracking. Examples:
- Google Analytics: opt-out browser add-on available via Google.
- Advertising networks: opt-out via services such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) websites.
6. Data retention and security
We retain cookie data for no longer than necessary for the purposes described above. Retention periods vary by cookie type and by provider. We implement reasonable organizational and technical safeguards to protect information collected via cookies.
7. Children
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 via cookies or other technologies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.
8. Legal basis (for visitors in applicable jurisdictions)
Where required by law (e.g., the EU General Data Protection Regulation), we rely on your consent for non-essential cookies. For essential cookies, processing is necessary for the performance of the Site. Visitors from Canada should note that our data practices comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be notified via the Site or other appropriate channels. The "Effective date" at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
📧 Email: info@cebrc.ca
📍 Address: 99 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9, Canada
📞 Phone: +1 (613) 555-0245
11. Suggested text for cookie banner (short)
We use cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. By clicking "Accept all" you consent to our use of non-essential cookies. You may manage preferences or decline non-essential cookies. [Accept all] [Decline non-essential] [Cookie settings]
12. Suggested Cookie Settings modal (detailed)
Cookie Preferences
- Essential cookies — Required for site operation. (Always active)
Description: Necessary to provide secure login, session integrity and other core functionality. - Functional cookies — Remember site preferences.
Examples: language, display preferences. - Performance & analytics cookies — Help us understand site usage.
Providers: Google Analytics (options to toggle).
Retention: 2 years. - Advertising & targeting cookies — Deliver relevant content and measure campaigns.
Third parties: Ad networks and social platforms.
You can opt out via browser settings or network opt-out tools.
Notes for developer/designer
- Provide the cookie banner on first visit and persist the user's choice in a persistent cookie (name it e.g. cebrc_cookie_consent with JSON of choices and expiration).
- Ensure that non-essential scripts (analytics, ads, social widgets) are loaded only after consent is given.
- Expose a visible "Cookie Settings" link in the footer for users to change preferences.
- Provide server-side and client-side options to read and honor the consent cookie for compliance.