What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Cookies contain limited information and cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for specific purposes related to functionality, user experience, and site improvement. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as form submission, cookie consent preferences, and security features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Essential cookies include:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session management for booking forms
- Security and authentication functions
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and personalization. They remember choices you make such as language preferences or region, providing improved and more personalized features.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve site organization, content, and navigation.
We use analytics cookies to track:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Navigation paths through the site
- Devices and browsers used to access the site
- General geographic location (country/region level)
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users through this information.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on our website. Any third-party cookies present are limited to essential service providers such as analytics platforms, and these partners are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Cookie Duration
Cookies are set for different durations depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These enable essential functions during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences across visits.
Our cookies typically expire as follows:
- Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
- Analytics cookies: 24 months
- Session cookies: end of browser session
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookie usage on our website through multiple methods:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can modify these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notification when a cookie is set
Browser help functions provide specific instructions for managing cookies. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. This will prevent collection of analytics data during your visits.
Cookies We Use
The following table details specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | Essential | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains session state for forms | Essential | Session |
| analytics_id | Anonymously tracks site usage patterns | Analytics | 24 months |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Significant changes may be communicated through our website or direct notification.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
[email protected]
87 Railway Heritage Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2G3
Canada