Cookie Notice
1. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language selection, or display preferences) over time, eliminating the need to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or navigate between pages.
2. How GrandWinToday Uses Cookies
GrandWinToday utilizes cookies to:
- Enable Core Functions: Maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and ensure secure account access
- Enhance Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our platform to identify areas for improvement
- Strengthen Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect against unauthorized access
- Remember Your Preferences: Store your cookie consent choices and other settings
- Analyze Engagement: Gather statistics about platform traffic and user behavior to improve our services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are critical for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats
- Load Distribution: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance
Duration: These cookies are removed when you close your browser or logout.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
- Interface Customization: Store your interface preferences and settings
- Accessibility: Remember accessibility options you've selected
Duration: These cookies typically last for 1 year.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform:
- Page Analytics: Track which pages are visited most frequently
- User Journey: Understand navigation patterns and user flows
- Error Tracking: Identify and resolve technical issues
- Performance Metrics: Monitor page load times and platform speed
Duration: These cookies typically last for 2 years.
Note: All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Google Chrome
- Click the menu icon (three dots) → Settings
- Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu icon → Settings
- Select "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preferences
Safari
- Go to Safari → Preferences
- Click "Privacy"
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Click the menu icon → Settings
- Select "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
Important Note About Blocking Cookies
Please be aware that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on GrandWinToday:
- You may not be able to log in to your account
- Your preferences and settings won't be remembered
- Some features may not work properly
- Security features may be compromised
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit GrandWinToday, we'll request your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for full platform functionality
- Reject Optional: Only use strictly necessary cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.
6. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect or use personal data. When this occurs:
- The data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Statement
- We use appropriate security measures to protect this data
- You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Statement
- Data retention periods are specified in our Privacy Statement
7. Cookies and Minors
GrandWinToday services are only available to individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you are under 18, please do not use our platform or services.
8. Updates to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in cookie technologies
- Updates to our platform functionality
- Changes in applicable laws and regulations
- Improvements to our practices
When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this notice.
9. Detailed Cookie Information
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used by GrandWinToday:
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
GrandWinToday Privacy Team
Email: privacy@grandwintoday.com
Phone: +1 (819) 743-8609
Address: 2847 Brock Road, Unit 18, Sherbrooke, QC J1R 0H8
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
- About Cookies: aboutcookies.org
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: priv.gc.ca