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Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Canadian Conferences directory work well and to understand how you use it. This page explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information on their own, but they can be linked to personal data we hold about you.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which work in comparable ways. Where we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we mean all of these technologies unless otherwise specified.
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session securely | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.session-token | Authentication token for signed-in users | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to improve our conference directory and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics (anonymized) | 2 years |
| _gid | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| page_views | Tracks page popularity to improve conference discovery | 30 days |
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember your settings and preferences so you do not have to set them every time you visit. They improve your experience by personalizing the directory to your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Remembers your language preference (EN / FR) | 1 year |
| city_filter | Stores your most recently selected city filter | 90 days |
| topic_filter | Remembers your preferred conference topic categories | 90 days |
Third-Party Services
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to operate the platform. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
Vercel
Website hosting and performance (edge network)
Stripe
Payment processing for premium listings
Google Analytics
Anonymous usage analytics (optional)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of the site.
Opt-out links
For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits.
Questions?
Contact our privacy team.
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to make a request about your data, we are here to help.