Cookie Policy & Management

Effective Date: 2025-11-07 Introduction to Cookies

Canadian Lucky Draw uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your user experience, analyze site usage, and ensure compliance with content regulations. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to remember your preferences and actions while interacting with the site.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and your personal preferences.

GDPR Compliance
In line with the GDPR, we respect your privacy rights and ensure the protection of your personal data. When you visit our website, we collect cookies only after obtaining your consent. You have the right to manage and revoke your cookie preferences at any time.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are necessary for basic operations, such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. These cookies also help us remember your preferences, such as confirming your age for compliance purposes or privacy settings.

Examples of Essential Cookies include:

• Age Verification Status (localStorage): These cookies are used to remember whether you’ve confirmed your age (18+ gate).
• Session Management (for Login): These cookies help maintain your login session so you can continue navigating the site without losing progress.

Performance Cookies (Optional)
Performance cookies are used to monitor and improve site performance. These cookies collect information about how users interact with the site, including which pages are visited and whether any errors occur. This data helps us enhance the overall user experience and troubleshoot issues.

Examples of Performance Cookies include:

• Tracking Page Load Times: These cookies help identify slow-loading pages, allowing us to optimize performance.
• Traffic Source Information: Performance cookies track where visitors come from (e.g., search engines, referrals, etc.), allowing us to improve marketing strategies.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Analytics cookies are used to collect anonymous data about user behavior on the site. The data collected is used for statistical analysis and helps us understand user preferences, improving content and features.

Examples of Analytics Cookies include:

• Tracking Most Visited Sections: These cookies tell us which pages are most popular and help us optimize content.
• User Behavior Analytics: These cookies help analyze how long users stay on specific pages and what they interact with, providing insights for better site management.

GDPR Rights and Cookie Preferences

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request the deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. By adjusting your preferences, you can opt to accept or reject optional cookies, ensuring full control over the data we collect.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or decline optional cookies at any time. You can manage your preferences by using your browser's settings. However, disabling essential cookies may limit the functionality of certain parts of the website.

Data Security and Retention

We take the security of your data seriously and ensure that any data collected via cookies is stored securely and used only for the purposes stated in this policy. Cookies will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill their purpose.

GDPR Compliance in Privacy Policy

Additionally, here is a sample addition for the Privacy Policy section to address GDPR compliance:

GDPR Compliance in Privacy Policy

In accordance with the GDPR, we ensure that your personal data is handled with the highest level of protection. This includes obtaining your explicit consent before collecting any cookies or personal data. We also provide you with the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data at any time.

If you have any concerns about the way your data is handled or want to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected].