Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device 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 two pieces of information: a site name and a unique user ID. When you visit our website, cookies help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Giostdisna uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and improve our website functionality.

Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Social Media Platforms: Sharing and engagement features
• Content Delivery Networks: Improved website performance
• Email Marketing Services: Newsletter and communication tools

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner Settings

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to choose your preferences. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)
• Set preferences for cookie acceptance

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Cookie Consent Management

We respect your right to control how cookies are used on our website. Our cookie consent system allows you to:

• Review and modify your cookie preferences at any time
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access detailed information about each cookie category
• Update your preferences without affecting essential website functionality

Data Retention

Different cookies have different lifespan:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years)
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 2 years

Legal Basis

Under Canadian privacy laws and international regulations, we process cookies based on:

• Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest
• Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent
• Functionality Cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users through our website banner
• Send email notifications for significant changes
• Request renewed consent when legally required

Contact Information

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

Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: priv.gc.ca
• About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.ca