Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Dotaran ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at dotaran.com. This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and interactive content.
Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
| Purpose | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Remembers your login status and credentials | Session or up to 30 days |
| Security | Protects user data and prevents fraudulent activity | Session |
| Load Balancing | Distributes website traffic efficiently | Session |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This information helps us improve how our website works and understand user behavior patterns.
| Purpose | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Tracks website usage, page views, and navigation patterns | Up to 2 years |
| Performance Monitoring | Measures website performance and loading times | Up to 1 year |
| Error Reporting | Identifies technical issues and errors | Session or up to 90 days |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Purpose | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preferences | Remembers your settings and preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Language Selection | Stores your preferred language | Up to 1 year |
| Interface Customization | Remembers layout and display preferences | Up to 6 months |
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
| Purpose | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted Advertising | Delivers relevant advertisements based on interests | Up to 1 year |
| Ad Performance | Measures effectiveness of advertising campaigns | Up to 90 days |
| Remarketing | Shows relevant ads after you leave our website | Up to 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and deliver advertisements on and through our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Common third-party services we may use include:
- Analytics Services: To understand how visitors interact with our website and identify areas for improvement
- Advertising Networks: To display relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance
- Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing features and track engagement
- Content Delivery Networks: To optimize website performance and loading speeds
- Customer Support Tools: To provide live chat and support functionality
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you should be able to manage cookie settings in the preferences or options menu of your browser.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly or may become inaccessible.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain cookie-related processing through the following methods:
- Analytics Opt-Out: Most analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms through browser extensions or opt-out pages
- Advertising Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out platforms
- Cookie Preference Center: Use our cookie preference tool (if available) to manage your cookie settings
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to such signals.
Mobile Device Identifiers
When you access our website through a mobile device, we may collect unique device identifiers and other information from your device. You can control how this information is collected and used through your device settings.
For mobile devices, you can typically:
- Reset your advertising identifier through your device privacy settings
- Limit ad tracking through your device settings
- Clear app data and cache to remove stored cookies
- Adjust location services and permissions
Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- Essential Cookies: Retained only as long as necessary for website functionality
- Non-Essential Cookies: Retention periods vary based on purpose and type
We regularly review our cookie retention periods to ensure they remain appropriate and compliant with applicable regulations.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Dotaran
2624 Rue Schulz
Saint-Jérôme, QC J7Y 0C9
Canada
Email: support@dotaran.com
Phone: +14509293033
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find the following resources helpful:
- Your web browser's help documentation and privacy settings
- Industry resources about online privacy and cookie management
- Privacy advocacy organizations that provide consumer education
- Regulatory authority websites that explain cookie regulations
We are committed to transparency in our use of cookies and protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible experience on our website.