FOREWORD
Spectra Coffee Canada Inc. (“Spectra Coffee”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), as the controller of the personal information collected in connection with our website at www.spectracoffee.ca (the “Website”), wishes to inform you that the Website uses “cookies” and similar technologies to improve your experience and recognize you during future visits. Cookies and similar technologies perform certain functions and help personalize content. Please read this Cookie Policy for more information on our use of these technologies.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are automatically downloaded onto a user’s browser or device when browsing our Website, including its mobile version.
Some cookies collect information to protect our Website, others provide data to improve its performance, and some help customize content. Every cookie performs a specific function, and based on their purpose, cookies can be categorized as technical, analytics, or functionality cookies.
Our Website also uses “third-party” cookies, which are installed by third-party service providers, such as Shopify and Google Analytics.
If you have any questions, you may contact us at [email protected]
TECHNICAL, ANALYTICS, AND FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
The cookies described in this section are sent directly from this Website or managed by third-party service providers. These cookies serve the following purposes:
Technical Cookies: These cookies are installed to optimize and improve our Website’s functionality and performance. For example, they may store your preferences for cookie settings on the Website. Technical cookies are not used for any other purpose and can be managed by us or by third parties.
Analytics Cookies: Also referred to as “performance or analytics cookies,” these cookies collect information on the number of visitors and the most frequently visited sections of our Website. They help us analyze how the Website performs and improve the user experience.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable users to navigate our Website based on selected preferences (e.g., language settings, text display options, browser type) to enhance the overall browsing experience.
TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our Website also uses technologies similar to cookies, known as “tagging” technologies. These allow us to understand what content is most interesting to our users and whether an offer may be of interest. The information acquired through tagging technologies can be used to display products and commercial offers that align with a user’s preferences.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND SOCIAL MEDIA BUTTONS
Third-party cookies are installed by external websites, separate from the Website where a user is browsing, in order to provide targeted services or content.
This Website also uses social media buttons – digital buttons (or icons) that provide a direct connection to our social media pages (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter) or for user authentication or registration (e.g., Google, Amazon, Facebook). These buttons may install third-party cookies, meaning cookies from the respective social media networks they reference.
COOKIE DURATIONS
Cookies may be:
Temporary or session cookies: These store temporary information and connect actions performed during a specific session. They are removed from the user’s device once the browser is closed.
Permanent or persistent cookies: These store information such as login credentials so that users do not need to re-enter them upon every visit. These cookies remain stored on the user’s device after the browser is closed, subject to the expiry set at the time of installation.
HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
Users may set their cookie preferences through their browser settings to prevent third parties from installing cookies. The procedures for managing cookie permissions and removal vary depending on the browser used. You can find more information on how to manage cookies in your browser at:
For services provided by third parties, users can also exercise their right to object to tracking by referring to the Privacy Policies of those third parties.
This Cookie Policy may be amended from time to time. Updates may occur to comply with new regulations, to reflect service improvements, or as new technologies are implemented. Users are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy frequently for any updates or changes.