At SL Reading, we value your privacy and want to be transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them.
Our practices are aligned with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and international standards for responsible data handling.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies – placed by SL Reading directly.
- Third-party cookies – placed by external services (e.g., analytics providers).
2. How We Use Cookies
SL Reading uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: to enable basic website functionality such as page navigation and secure access to features.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: to understand how visitors use our website, monitor traffic, and improve content.
- Preference Cookies: to remember your language settings, region, or other personal choices.
- Content & Experience Cookies: to tailor reading recommendations and personalize your browsing experience.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial details or identification numbers.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by trusted third parties we use for:
- Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools).
- Email subscriptions and newsletter services.
- Embedded content (such as videos or external media).
These providers may collect limited non-personal information to perform their services. SL Reading ensures that third-party services comply with data protection laws applicable in Canada.
4. Your Choices and Control
You have the right to control and manage cookies. You can:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Opt out of analytics tracking (through your browser or third-party tools).
- Decline non-essential cookies if we display a cookie banner or consent pop-up.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
Information collected through cookies is generally non-identifiable and used only to enhance performance. When cookie data is combined with personal information, it is treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website’s features. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your privacy rights, you can reach us at:
- Phone: +1 403-876-0816
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 7091 195A St, Surrey, BC V4N 5Z6, Canada
