Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytics about site usage.

This Cookie Policy explains how CHeCS ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and compliance platform (collectively, the "Services").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Services and user experience.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails to track page views and email opens
• Local Storage: Browser storage to save data locally on your device for improved performance
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser
• Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device information to identify and authenticate users

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit our Services. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.

Third Parties We Work With

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies may be stored for different durations:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Expiration periods vary from a few days to several years depending on the purpose

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies that are already stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Set up exceptions for specific websites

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC)
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. More Information

For more information about how we process your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: