Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2024

Disclaimer: This document is a template provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional regarding compliance with British Columbia’s PIPA and Canadian federal laws.

1. Introduction

Cedar Quiet ("we", "us", or "our") operates from Victoria, British Columbia, and is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit our website, which focuses on providing information about tax benefits for seniors in Canada.

By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Session Cookies

These are temporary and expire once you close your browser (or once your session ends).

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your hard drive until you erase them or they expire after a set period.

3. How We Use Cookies

At Cedar Quiet, we use cookies to enhance your experience while navigating our resources on pension income splitting, medical expense claims, and property tax deferral programs in Victoria. Specifically, we use them to:

Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
Remember your preferences (such as language or region).
Analyze how visitors interact with our content to improve our tax guides.
Provide relevant information and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Categories of Cookies

Category	Description	Lifespan
Strictly Necessary	Essential for the website to function. They allow you to move around the site and use its features.	Session
Analytical/Performance	Help us recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they move around our site.	Up to 2 years
Functionality	Used to recognize you when you return to our website to provide personalized content.	1 year
Targeting/Marketing	Record your visit to our site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.	Varies

5. Third-Party Cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us 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 about Canadian tax credits.

6. Legal Basis

Under British Columbia's PIPA and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we are required to obtain your consent for the use of non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you provide express consent. For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website.

7. Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website and your ability to access specific tax resources.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Cedar Quiet

Address: 1205 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8

Email:

Phone: +1 (233) 584-1851