Cookie Policy

1) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember information such as your preferences, support core functions (like keeping a session running), and—if you choose—help measure how people use pages so content can be improved.

In addition to cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as pixel tags (small image requests used to record an event), local storage, and server-side logs. For advertising measurement, some partners also use browser identifiers derived from cookies or device signals. Canada Digital Learning Hub uses these tools in a controlled way: essential functions are always available, and analytics or marketing technologies activate only when you opt in through the cookie preference controls.

2) Types of cookies (by lifespan and origin)

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are removed when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them; they are used to remember choices such as your cookie consent settings.

Cookies can also be first-party (set by this website) or third-party (set by other domains that provide services such as analytics or advertising). When third-party cookies are in use, the provider may receive information about how you interact with the site. We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes; they act as our service partners for measurement and advertising delivery.

3) Cookie categories we use

We group cookies into three categories. This matches the options presented in our cookie banner and cookie preferences modal.

4) Cookie table

The table below lists cookies that may be used on this website. Some cookies only appear if you enable analytics or marketing preferences. If a third-party cookie is listed, it is set by the partner’s domain when their service is active.

5) Third-party providers

If you enable optional categories, third-party providers may set cookies or receive event data to deliver their services. The main providers associated with the categories above are:

• Google LLC (Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads measurement). Privacy information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta Platforms (Meta Pixel measurement and advertising audiences). Privacy information: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• Cloudflare (security and performance services that may process IP-based signals). Privacy information: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

These services support site security, analytics, and advertising measurement. They may process technical identifiers (for example, cookie IDs and IP-derived signals) to provide their functions. Canada Digital Learning Hub does not sell personal data.

6) Managing cookie preferences

You can manage cookies in two ways:

• Use our on-site controls. Select “Manage cookie preferences” in the footer to open the cookie banner and adjust analytics and marketing settings.
• Use your browser settings to delete cookies or block some categories. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning properly.

Industry opt-out resources may also help manage advertising and analytics choices:

• Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
• Google Ads Settings
• Meta Ad Preferences
• Your Online Choices (EU)

7) Where to learn more

For details on how we process personal data (including legal bases, retention, and international transfers), please read our Privacy Policy. If you have a question about cookies or consent settings, you can contact us using the details below.