1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy describes how the Saskatoon platform collects, stores, and uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or use the website. It applies to all users who visit the site, including users located in Canada.
By continuing to use the Saskatoon website after being presented with a cookie notice, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies as described in this document, you may adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the website.
This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about the handling of personal data more generally.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, retain certain preferences, and support the technical operation of the site.
In addition to cookies, related technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and session identifiers may be used. These technologies function in a similar way and are subject to the same rules described in this document.
Cookies may be set directly by Saskatoon (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers operating on its behalf (third-party cookies). Both types are covered by this policy.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
Cookies are used for several distinct purposes. The table below summarises the main categories.
Category | Purpose | Can Be Disabled
- Essential | Login sessions, account security, fraud prevention, core site functionality | No
- Analytics | Measuring site traffic, page performance, and user navigation patterns | Yes
- Preference | Remembering language settings, region, and display choices | Yes
- Marketing | Tracking activity for advertising and campaign measurement purposes | Yes
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They support user authentication, maintain session continuity, and assist with security and fraud prevention. These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing the operation of the site. Consent is not required for essential cookies because they are strictly necessary to deliver the service requested by the user.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the Saskatoon website. This includes data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and referring source. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the performance and structure of the website. Analytics cookies do not identify users personally.
3.3 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user, such as selected language or region. Without these cookies, certain settings may need to be re-entered each time the website is visited.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track activity across the website and may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners. Consent for marketing cookies may be withdrawn at any time through the cookie management tool available on the site.
4. Legal Basis and Canadian Privacy Law
The Saskatoon platform operates in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Where provincial laws apply, including in Québec, British Columbia, and Alberta, the requirements of those laws are applied to the extent they govern platform activities.
Under PIPEDA, personal information must be collected only for identified, reasonable purposes, with appropriate consent, and protected using suitable security measures. Where cookies collect or process data that constitutes personal information under applicable law, that data is handled in accordance with these obligations.
Users in Québec should be aware that provincial privacy legislation may impose additional requirements, including opt-in consent for certain tracking or profiling technologies. These requirements are applied where they are applicable to the platform’s operations.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
Users may manage cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Through the cookie banner: When first visiting the Saskatoon website, a cookie notice will be displayed. Users may accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or customise preferences by category.
- Through browser settings: Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted through their settings menus. Disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including the ability to log in or maintain a session.
- Through third-party opt-out tools: Some third-party analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. Where relevant, links to these tools may be provided in the full Privacy Policy.
Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before consent was withdrawn.
6. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their type. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until deleted manually. The specific retention period for each cookie category is set out in the cookie management tool available on the website.
Cookie-derived data is not retained for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on the Saskatoon website are placed by third-party service providers, including analytics platforms and advertising networks. These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. Saskatoon does not control the data practices of third parties and users are encouraged to review the relevant third-party policies directly.
Only third-party providers that offer data protection commitments consistent with applicable law are engaged.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or internal practices. When material changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page. Users are encouraged to review this document periodically to remain informed of how cookies are used on the website.
9. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or any rights that may apply in relation to cookie-derived data can be submitted through the support channels listed on the Saskatoon website. Enquiries will be answered within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable legal obligations.