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Ordinary Linen — Halifax, Canada

Last Updated: 2024

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a standard template provided for informational purposes regarding financial data protection on public networks in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal inquiries, contact a qualified professional.

1. Introduction and Jurisdiction

Ordinary Linen ("we", "us", "our") operates this website to provide guidance on protecting financial information when using public Wi-Fi networks. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

As we are based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our data practices are governed by the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. Additionally, we adhere to the principles of the Digital Charter Implementation Act and, where applicable to international visitors, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing site performance, and ensuring that financial security tutorials are delivered effectively.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.

  • Session ID: Maintains user state across page requests. (Duration: Session)
  • Security Token: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). (Duration: Session)

B. Analytical/Performance Cookies

These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Google Analytics (_ga): Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis. (Duration: 2 years)
  • Heatmap Tracker: Identifies which security guides are most read. (Duration: 1 year)

C. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites, specifically related to VPN services or cybersecurity tools.

  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from social media campaigns. (Duration: 90 days)
  • AdRoll: Retargets users who viewed financial safety content. (Duration: 6 months)

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. Our site uses Google Analytics, which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Canadian PIPEDA and Nova Scotia privacy standards, we rely on implied consent for strictly necessary cookies. For all other types of cookies (Analytical and Marketing), we obtain your express consent via our cookie banner upon your first visit to our website. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we protect your financial data in Halifax, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Entity: Ordinary Linen

Address: 1583 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7

Email: Phone: +1 (476) 742-9807

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