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Cookie Policy for Canadian ATM Brokerage Inc.

​1. Introduction and Scope

 

1.1 Company Information

Canadian ATM Brokerage Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") operates www.sellyourcanadianatmbusiness.ca and related digital platforms to provide strategic advisory services for Canadian ATM operators.


Registered Business Address:

  1. 4831 Nelson Rd. NW, Calgary, AB, T2K 2M1, Canada

  2. Telus Sky Tower, 685 Centre Street South, Calgary, AB, T2G 2C7, Canada


Privacy Contact: privacy@atmbrokerage.ca
 

1.2 Cookie Policy Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to:

  1. Enhance your browsing experience;

  2. Analyze website performance and user behavior;

  3. Facilitate meeting scheduling and calendar integration;

  4. Provide personalized content and marketing communications;

  5. Ensure website functionality and security.
     

1.3 Related Legal Documents

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

1.4 Jurisdictional Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:

  1. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA);

  2. The Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA);

  3. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL);

  4. European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international visitors;

  5. All applicable provincial privacy legislation.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies


2.1 Cookie Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze usage patterns.
 

2.2 Types of Technologies We Use

  1. HTTP Cookies

    • Small text files stored in your browser;

    • Session-based (deleted when browser closes) or persistent (remain until expiration);

    • First-party (set by our website) or third-party (set by external services).

  2. Local Storage

    • HTML5 web storage for larger amounts of data;

    • Persists until manually cleared or programmatically removed;

    • Used for website functionality and user preferences.

  3. Pixels and Beacons

    • Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails;

    • Track page views, email opens, and user interactions;

    • Used for analytics and marketing campaign measurement.

  4. JavaScript Tracking

    • Code that executes in your browser to collect usage data;

    • Tracks user interactions, form submissions, and navigation patterns;

    • Used for website optimization and conversion tracking.
       

3. Categories of Cookies We Use


3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose and Function:

  1. User session management and authentication;

  2. Security features and fraud prevention;

  3. Website functionality and navigation;

  4. Form submission and data processing;

  5. Language and accessibility preferences.

Examples: Session identification cookies; security and CSRF tokens; load balancing tokens; form validation cookies; accessibility preference storage.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website operation
Retention Period: Session duration or up to 1 year for functional preferences
Can Be Disabled: No — required for website functionality.


3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  1. Google Analytics

    • Purpose: Traffic analysis, user behavior, conversion measurement;

    • Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, referral sources, demographics;

    • Retention Period: 26 months;

    • Third Party: Google LLC;

    • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

  2. Hotjar

    • Purpose: Heatmaps, session recordings (anonymized);

    • Data Collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scrolls, form interactions;

    • Retention Period: 365 days;

    • Third Party: Hotjar Ltd.;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/.

  3. Wix Analytics

    • Purpose: Performance monitoring, page load diagnostics;

    • Data Collected: Load times, error logs, technical metrics;

    • Retention Period: 2 years;

    • Third Party: Wix.com Ltd.;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

Legal Basis: Consent obtained via cookie banner
Can Be Disabled: Yes — through cookie preferences or browser settings.
 

3.3 Functional Cookies

Support enhanced functionality and personalization.

  1. Calendly

    • Purpose: Meeting scheduling and calendar integration;

    • Data Collected: Scheduling preferences, time zone settings, participant details;

    • Retention Period: Until meeting completion + 30 days;

    • Third Party: Calendly Corporation;

    • Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy.

  2. CookieYes

    • Purpose: Consent management and preference storage;

    • Data Collected: Consent choices, settings, timestamps;

    • Retention Period: 1 year;

    • Third Party: CookieYes Limited;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/.

  3. Wix CRM Integration

    • Purpose: CRM data processing, form data storage;

    • Data Collected: Contact form submissions, preferences, history;

    • Retention Period: As per Privacy Policy retention schedule;

    • Third Party: Wix.com Ltd.;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

Legal Basis: Consent obtained via cookie banner
Can Be Disabled: Yes — may affect some website features.
 

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Enable relevant marketing communications and measure campaign performance.

  1. Google Ads & Remarketing

    • Purpose: Campaign management, remarketing, conversion tracking;

    • Data Collected: Ad interaction, conversion events, audience data;

    • Retention Period: 30–90 days;

    • Third Party: Google LLC;

    • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

  2. Facebook Pixel

    • Purpose: Social advertising, audience creation, tracking;

    • Data Collected: Page views, conversion events, audience matching;

    • Retention Period: 180 days;

    • Third Party: Meta Platforms, Inc.;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.

  3. LinkedIn Insight Tag

    • Purpose: B2B advertising and targeting;

    • Data Collected: Profile matching, industry data, engagement metrics;

    • Retention Period: 90 days;

    • Third Party: LinkedIn Corporation;

    • Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

  4. Email Marketing Integrations

    • Purpose: Newsletter tracking and subscriber analytics;

    • Data Collected: Open rates, click-throughs, unsubscribe events;

    • Retention Period: As per Privacy Policy retention schedule;

    • Third Party: Various providers (disclosed per campaign).

Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner
Can Be Disabled: Yes — through cookie preferences.
 

3.5 Social Media Integration Cookies

Facilitate social sharing and embedded media.

  1. YouTube Embeds

    • Purpose: Video delivery and engagement metrics;

    • Data Collected: Viewing behavior and engagement;

    • Retention Period: As per YouTube policies;

    • Third Party: Google LLC;

    • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

  2. Social Sharing Buttons

    • Purpose: Content sharing on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter;

    • Data Collected: Sharing activity;

    • Retention Period: As per respective platform policies;

    • Third Parties: Meta, LinkedIn, Twitter/X.

Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner
Can Be Disabled: Yes — may affect sharing functionality.
 

4. Cookie Consent Management


4.1 Cookie Banner and Consent Collection

When you first visit our website, a banner will:

  1. Explain our use of cookies;

  2. Link to this Cookie Policy;

  3. Offer granular consent options;

  4. Allow acceptance of all, rejection of non-essential, or customization of preferences.

Consent Categories: Strictly necessary (always active); Performance/Analytics; Functional; Marketing/Advertising; Social Media.
 

4.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may adjust preferences via:

  1. "Cookie Settings" link in the footer;

  2. Privacy Policy cookie preference center;

  3. Floating cookie icon (if available);

  4. Direct request to privacy@atmbrokerage.ca.

Options: Accept All; Reject Non-Essential; Customize; Save Preferences.
 

4.3 Consent Withdrawal and Modification

You can:

  1. Access cookie preferences;

  2. Modify or withdraw consent for non-essential categories;

  3. Clear cookies via browser settings.

Effects: Changes apply on next page load; some features may be disabled; analytics will cease except for essential cookies.
 

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services


5.1 Google Services Integration

Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Advanced analytics; anonymized data; opt-out browser add-on; IP anonymization.

Google Ads & Tag Manager: Campaign and conversion data; opt-out via Google Ads settings.

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5.2 Meeting Scheduling Integration

Calendly: Processing in the U.S.; GDPR-compliant; SSL/TLS encryption; limited retention.
 

5.3 Social Media Platform Integration

Professional tracking and content optimization via LinkedIn and other networks.
 

5.4 Third-Party Policy References

Review third-party privacy practices:

6. Browser Controls and Cookie Management


6.1 Browser-Based Cookie Controls

Follow browser settings to allow or block cookies (Chrome; Firefox; Safari; Edge).
 

6.2 Mobile Device Cookie Controls

Configure iOS Safari or Android Chrome via device settings.
 

6.3 Clearing Existing Cookies

Use browser clear-data tools; select time range; confirm deletion; re-consent on next visit.
 

7. International Visitors and Cross-Border Data Transfers
 

7.1 GDPR Compliance for EU Visitors

Rights to withdraw consent; data portability; objection to processing; deletion requests.
 

7.2 Cross-Border Data Transfer Safeguards

Standard contractual clauses; Privacy Shield successors; user notification of transfers.
 

7.3 Provincial Privacy Law Compliance

Adherence to Alberta PIPA and similar provincial statutes for cookie data.
 

8. Cookie Security and Data Protection
 

8.1 Technical Security Measures

Use of HTTPOnly, Secure, and SameSite attributes; regular security audits.
 

8.2 Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation

Collect minimal necessary data; limit retention; conduct privacy impact assessments.
 

8.3 Vendor Security Requirements

Due diligence; contractual privacy and security obligations; incident notification.
 

9. Cookie Retention and Deletion


9.1 Retention Periods by Cookie Category

Detailed retention periods matching Section 3 categories.
 

9.2 Automatic Deletion Procedures

Automated cleanup and compliance monitoring; audit documentation.
 

9.3 Data Subject Deletion Rights

Requests processed via privacy@atmbrokerage.ca; identity verification; 30-day completion.
 

10. Contact Information and Cookie Support


10.1 Cookie Policy Questions and Support

Primary Contact: privacy@atmbrokerage.ca
Response Times: General: 3 business days; Technical: 1 business day; Urgent: immediate during business hours.
 

10.2 Technical Support

Provide issue details; browser/device information; expected resolution within 24 hours.
 

10.3 Privacy Commissioner Contacts

  • Alberta OIPC: Suite 2460, 801 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3W2 | (403) 297-2728

  • OPC Canada: 30 Victoria St., Gatineau, QC K1A 1H3 | 1-800-282-1376
     

11. Cookie Policy Updates and Version Control

 

11.1 Policy Update Procedures

Annual and quarterly reviews; immediate updates for major changes;
 

11.2 Change Documentation

Version numbering; historical archives; change logs.
 

11.3 Continued Use and Acceptance

Continued use after updates = acceptance; right to withdraw consent.
 

12. Effective Date and Version Information

Version: 1.1 – Comprehensive Cookie Management
Effective Date: July 9, 2025
Last Updated: July 9, 2025

Scope: Aligns cookie practices with GDPR, PIPEDA, and industry standards.
© 2025 Canadian ATM Brokerage Inc. All rights reserved.

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