This Cookie Policy explains how News Canada uses cookies and similar technologies on news-canada.ca. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and handle your personal information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return. Cookies can be set by the site you’re visiting or by third parties whose services appear on our pages.
How We Use Cookies
- Essential—cookies required for the website to function, such as those enabling secure browsing and basic navigation.
- Performance and analytics—cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and layout.
- Functional—cookies that remember your preferences, such as language or region, to personalize your experience.
- Third-party—cookies set by partners for embedded content, social sharing, or advertising measurement.
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. You can also set your browser to alert you before a cookie is placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of News Canada function, and some features may no longer work as intended.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, or the law. Our handling of personal information is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and we strive to keep our practices consistent with its requirements. When we make material changes, we’ll post the revised policy on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies or about this policy, please reach out through our Contact page. We’re happy to help and will respond as promptly as we can.