1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember your actions and preferences, and improve your overall user experience.

Cookies may be:

a. Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

b. Persistent Cookies – remain stored on your device for a set period.

c. First-party Cookies – placed by The Connection Code directly.

d. Third-party Cookies – placed by other services (e.g., Google, Meta, YouTube, Stripe) that help run parts of our website.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make our website easier to use and more relevant for you. Specifically, cookies help us:

a. Ensure our site functions properly and securely.

b. Enable access to free guides, downloads, and workshop registration forms.

c. Analyze visitor activity so we can improve content and user experience.

d. Provide relevant offers or ads through trusted marketing platforms.

e. Store your preferences (like cookie consent, form data, and login details).

We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for basic website operation and cannot be turned off.
They allow you to:

1. Access secure areas (e.g., login pages or booking forms)

2. Submit forms for free PDFs or workshops

3. Process payments through secure gateways (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)

4. Maintain session security and load pages correctly

Examples: _GRECAPTCHA, session_id, XSRF-TOKEN, cart_session

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most visited, how users navigate, and where improvements can be made.
This data is aggregated and anonymous.

We use:

1. Google Analytics – to track site traffic and user interactions.

2. Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) – to measure the effectiveness of our ads and retarget visitors with relevant offers.

Examples: _ga, _gid, _fbp, _clck, _clsk

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to personalize your experience.
For example:

1. Remembering your name or email in forms

2. Keeping track of your cookie consent choices

3. Displaying the correct regional content

Examples: cookie_consent, language_preference, remember_user

D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set by us and third-party platforms to deliver more relevant ads and content.
They help us:

1. Show offers (like free guides or workshop invitations) on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or Google.

2. Measure ad performance and conversions.

3. Create “lookalike audiences” of people who may benefit from our programs.

Examples: fr (Facebook), IDE (Google Ads), test_cookie, tt_pixel (TikTok)

You can opt out of these cookies at any time.

E. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages include embedded content or integrations, such as:

1. YouTube or Vimeo videos

2. Calendly booking widgets

3. Email opt-in forms (e.g., ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, or Mailchimp)

These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their features.
We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies directly.

4. How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies

You are in control of your cookie preferences.
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie settings.

You can also change or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings:

A. Google Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies

b. Firefox: Manage cookies and site data

c. Safari: Manage cookies and website data

d. Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge

If you disable cookies, some parts of the site (like downloads or scheduling tools) may not function correctly.

5. Consent

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies described in this policy — unless you have disabled them through your browser settings.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by revisiting your cookie preferences.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect new technologies, services, or regulatory changes.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: Connection Code
🏢 Business Name: The Connection Code
📍 Location: 126 Edinburgh Place, Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7H 5J7