Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Cedar Receipt uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Statutory Framework & Compliance
As a Vancouver-based entity, Cedar Receipt operates under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). These statutes mandate that organizations obtain "meaningful consent" for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, including data gathered via tracking technologies.
Furthermore, in alignment with global digital standards such as the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we provide this granular disclosure to ensure transparency for our international users seeking information on the British Columbia real estate market and cottage savings strategies.
Legal Disclaimer: This document serves as a standardized disclosure and does not constitute formal legal advice. For specific legal inquiries regarding data privacy in BC, please consult a qualified solicitor.
Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website owner (Cedar Receipt).
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by parties other than the website owner, enabling third-party features or functionality (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Classification of Used Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for navigating the site and using features like the Down Payment Calculator. Without these, the service cannot be provided. | Session - 1 Year |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Vancouver market data by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | 2 Years (Google Analytics) |
| Marketing/Targeting | Used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user interested in BC cottages. | 90 Days - 1 Year |
Third-Party Tracking
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis and user behavior metrics in Canada.
- Meta Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of our social media outreach regarding FHSA guides.
- Hotjar: To optimize our UI for better navigation through BC property tax manuals.
Consent Management & Control
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
Note: Disabling certain categories of cookies may impact your ability to access features like the "3-Year Acquisition Roadmap" or interactive mortgage calculators.
Data Subject Rights (Canada/BC)
Under PIPA and PIPEDA, you have the following rights regarding the data collected via cookies:
- Right to Access: You may request a record of the personal information we have collected via tracking.
- Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your profile data.
- Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact the Cedar Receipt Privacy Officer:
Cedar Receipt HQ
450 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B5
Email: +1 (991) 830-9981