Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2023

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Salso World Media ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at salsoworld.media (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool or your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2.1 Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Purpose:

Remember your cookie consent preferences
Maintain your shopping cart contents
Keep you logged in during your session
Ensure website security and prevent fraud
Enable core website functionality

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Purpose:

Count website visits and traffic sources
Understand which pages are most popular
Analyze user behavior patterns
Identify technical issues and improve site performance
Test new features and designs

Services Used:

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (cookies: _ga, _gat, _gid)
Google Tag Manager: Tag management system

Legal Basis: Consent

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

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

Purpose:

Show relevant advertisements based on your interests
Limit the frequency of ads you see
Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
Build a profile of your interests for future marketing
Enable social media sharing and integration

Services Used:

Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising (cookies: _fbp, _fbc)
Google Ads: Search and display advertising
YouTube: Video content and advertising

Legal Basis: Consent

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Purpose:

Remember your language and region preferences
Customize content based on your selections
Remember your display preferences (font size, layout)
Store your newsletter subscription preferences

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Detailed Cookie Information

4.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session during website use	Session
cart_contents	Remembers items in your shopping cart	30 days

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute
_gid	Distinguishes users for 24 hours	24 hours

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Consent to all cookies
Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
Using your browser's cookie management tools
Contacting us directly at [email protected]

5.3 Browser Cookie Controls

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

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Services

We use various Google services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and insights
Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing
Google Fonts: For website typography
YouTube: For embedded video content

Learn more about Google's privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy

6.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features and buttons that can set cookies:

Facebook: Social sharing and Facebook Pixel
Instagram: Social media integration
Twitter: Social sharing features
YouTube: Video content and social features

6.3 Other Third-Party Services

Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal for secure payment processing
Email Services: Mailchimp for newsletter management
Customer Support: Live chat and support tools

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals, but you can control cookies through our consent banner and browser settings.

8. Cookie Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

Secure Transmission: Cookies containing sensitive information are transmitted securely
Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to cookie data
Regular Reviews: We regularly review our cookie usage and security practices
Data Minimization: We only collect cookie data that is necessary for specified purposes

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights, including:

Contractual data protection clauses
Adequacy decisions by privacy authorities
Certification schemes and codes of conduct
Regular monitoring of data protection practices

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information through cookies from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

For children aged 13-17 participating in our workshops, we obtain parental consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our cookie usage practices
New legal requirements
Technological developments
Changes to third-party services

When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notice on our website
Sending an email to registered users when appropriate
Requesting renewed consent where required

12. Your Rights

In relation to cookies and the personal data they may contain, you have the right to:

Access: Request information about the cookies we use
Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Object: Object to certain types of cookie processing
Restrict: Limit how we process your cookie data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Salso World Media
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (416) 555-0123
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Privacy Commissioner

If you have concerns about our cookie practices that we cannot resolve, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, QC K1A 1H3
Phone: 1-800-282-1376
Website: www.priv.gc.ca

14. Definitions

Cookie: A small text file stored on your device by a website
Pixel/Web Beacon: A small graphic image used to track user behavior
Local Storage: Browser storage that persists beyond the current session
Session Storage: Temporary browser storage that expires when you close your browser
Fingerprinting: Technique to identify devices based on their characteristics

This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date last updated above and applies to all cookie-related activities on our website.