Cookies Policy

Effective Date: September 01, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Glacial Gold (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar
technologies on our website. It is designed to comply with federal Canadian privacy (PIPEDA) and
anti-spam (CASL) laws, which restrict the collection and use of personal information via cookies
without meaningful consent and clear disclosure.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies
identify your device and can carry personal information, which may require consent under
Canadian privacy laws.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• Enabling essential site functionality (e.g., login, session management)
• Gathering analytics to improve user experience
• Delivering personalized or performance-based content (e.g., marketing) with your consent

4. Consent Under Canadian Law

Under PIPEDA, cookies that collect personal information must be accompanied by meaningful
consent, including clear explanations of how information will be used and shared. Per CASL, while
cookies may fall under the definition of “computer programs” installed on a device, there is a
mechanism of deemed consent when user behavior reasonably indicates acceptance. Still, the
safest approach is to obtain explicit consent via a cookie banner.

5. Your Consent Options

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality and cannot be turned off.
• Non-Essential Cookies: You will be prompted via a banner to accept or reject these. This includes tracking, targeted advertising, and performance cookies.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link or through your browser controls.

6. Disclosure of Third Parties

If cookies share your information with third parties (e.g., analytics providers or advertising networks), we will disclose:

• Who the third party is
• What data is shared
• The purpose of sharing

This ensures transparency and fulfills PIPEDA requirements.

7. Retention and De-Identification

We retain cookie-collected data only as long as necessary for the intended purpose. We strive to
anonymize or delete personal data promptly when it is no longer needed.

8. How to Manage Cookies

• Via the cookie consent banner or settings panel on our site
• By changing browser settings; note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Privacy and Complaints

Glacial Gold adheres to PIPEDA principles—obtaining consent, limiting use, ensuring security, and
providing individuals with access and correction rights.

If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Email: info@glacial.gold

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.