This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Royal Otter uses them on our website royal-otter.com, and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly.
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session while you navigate between pages.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page Views: Track which pages are most popular.
- Time on Site: Measure how long visitors spend on our website.
- Traffic Sources: Understand how visitors find our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language settings.
- Form Data: Remember information you have entered in forms.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored so you will not be asked again unless you clear your browser data.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically expire within 12 months.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also known as web storage) to store certain preferences on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can control cookies using the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Royal Otter
142 Expedition Way, Suite 301
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9
Canada
Email: [email protected]