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How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

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Last Updated: November 20, 2024

Effective Date: November 20, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Rinfeindov Center ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at rinfeindov.center (the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them as explained below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie
  • An expiration date
  • A unique identifier (usually a randomly generated number)
  • Sometimes additional data relevant to the website's function

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of our website
  • To provide analytics and track website usage
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To personalize your experience
  • To improve our website's performance and user experience
  • To deliver relevant content and advertisements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session Cookies: Maintain your session state and expire when you close your browser
  • Security Cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity and maintain security
  • Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
  • Cookie Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences:

  • Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
  • User Interface Settings: Save customizations to the website interface
  • Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
  • Accessibility Settings: Maintain accessibility preferences

4.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, popular pages, and user behavior
  • Performance Monitoring: Measures website loading times and performance
  • Error Tracking: Helps identify and fix technical issues
  • User Journey Analysis: Understands how users navigate our site

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

  • Targeting Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Retargeting Cookies: Display ads for our services on other websites
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and integration with social platforms
  • Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain third-party content and services that place their own cookies. These include:

5.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google Inc.
  • Google Tag Manager: Tag management system for tracking codes

5.2 Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
  • Twitter: Social media sharing and content embedding
  • LinkedIn: Professional networking and business advertising
  • YouTube: Video content embedding and analytics

5.3 Marketing and Advertising

  • Google Ads: Online advertising platform
  • Facebook Pixel: Advertising and analytics tool
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional advertising platform

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

6.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for:

  • Maintaining your session state
  • Remembering items in shopping carts
  • Security and authentication

6.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted:

  • Short-term (1-30 days): Recent preferences and temporary settings
  • Medium-term (30 days - 1 year): User preferences and analytics data
  • Long-term (1-2 years): Marketing preferences and long-term analytics

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about each cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Be notified when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

7.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
  • Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: Industry Opt-Out Page

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

8.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling these may result in:

  • Inability to access certain areas of the website
  • Loss of security features
  • Problems with form submissions
  • Difficulty maintaining session state

8.2 Functional Cookies

Disabling these may result in:

  • Need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Loss of personalized content
  • Reduced website functionality
  • Inability to remember your choices

8.3 Analytics Cookies

Disabling these may result in:

  • Less relevant content recommendations
  • Reduced ability to improve our services
  • Limited understanding of user preferences

8.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these may result in:

  • Less relevant advertisements
  • Repeated promotional messages
  • Generic instead of personalized content

9. Mobile Devices and Apps

Similar technologies may be used in mobile applications:

  • Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for mobile devices
  • Local Storage: Data stored locally on mobile devices
  • Push Notifications: Identifiers for sending notifications
  • Location Data: GPS and location-based services

You can manage these through your device settings and app permissions.

10. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Encryption of sensitive cookie data
  • Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls for cookie-related systems
  • Compliance with data protection regulations

11. International Transfers

Some cookies may result in data being transferred to countries outside Canada, particularly when using services from companies based in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New technologies or services
  • Legal or regulatory changes
  • User feedback and requests

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify users as appropriate.

14. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

  • Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
  • Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest in improving user experience
  • Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest in understanding website usage
  • Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Rinfeindov Center
1250 René-Lévesque Blvd West
Montreal, QC H3B 4W8
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (514) 555-0123
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

16. Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our preference center below:

Click the button above to review and update your cookie settings for this website.

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