Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Home Chalk. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use data related to your interaction with our website. This Cookie Policy explains how Home Chalk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site to learn about fitness cost optimization, nutrition budgeting, and gear longevity.
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have specifically opted out or adjusted your browser settings.
3. Quebec & Canadian Legal Framework
As Home Chalk operates within Montreal, Quebec, we comply with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec), as amended by Bill 64 (Law 25), and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Under Law 25, Quebec residents have enhanced rights regarding their digital footprint. Home Chalk ensures that tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the site are deactivated by default. We require your explicit "opt-in" consent before activating analytical or marketing cookies.
4. Cookie Categories
We categorize our cookies based on their purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown of the types of cookies used on Home Chalk:
| Category | Purpose | Examples & Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The site cannot function properly without these. | Session ID, Security tokens (Duration: Session) |
| Analytical / Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our fitness optimization guides. | Google Analytics (_ga) (Duration: 2 years) |
| Functional | Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features. | Language settings, Font preferences (Duration: 1 year) |
| Marketing / Targeting | Used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, such as specific gym equipment deals. | Facebook Pixel, AdSense (Duration: 3 months to 1 year) |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example, if we embed a video on training techniques from YouTube or use a third-party analytics provider like Google, these services may set their own cookies on your browser. Home Chalk does not control these third-party cookies. We recommend checking the respective third-party websites for more information about their cookie practices.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. However, they are an important part of how our services work, so you should be aware that if you choose to refuse or remove cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Home Chalk website.
Adjust your settings directly on our platform:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser:
7. Data Retention
The data collected through cookies is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For example, analytical data is typically aggregated and kept for 26 months, while functional cookies may expire at the end of your session or after one year.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data in Montreal, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Home Chalk Privacy Office
Address: 1250 Guy St, Montreal
Email:
Phone: +1 (359) 558-1190
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