Effective Date: October 24, 2023
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how localbusinessaus.org ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, functioning as standard compliance for our role as a generic affiliate and informational platform. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites function more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical reporting. Cookies may be 'session cookies' (which are deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
3. How We Use Cookies
As an informational and affiliate marketing website, localbusinessaus.org utilizes cookies to understand user behaviour, maintain site performance, and track the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential 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, such as setting your privacy preferences.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your site preferences or language choices.
- Targeting and Affiliate Cookies: We partner with various affiliate networks. When you click on an affiliate link on our site, a cookie is placed on your device to track your outbound click. If you subsequently make a purchase or sign up on the partner site, this cookie ensures we are appropriately credited for the referral.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements. These third parties (including Google Analytics and our affiliate network partners) have their own privacy and cookie policies governing their use of your information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. For more information on how to manage cookies, please visit the 'Help' section of your specific browser.
6. Responsible Gambling
As an informational affiliate site, localbusinessaus.org may occasionally feature content, reviews, or affiliate links related to gambling or sports betting platforms. We are strictly committed to promoting responsible gambling. If you choose to participate in online gambling, please ensure you do so within your limits and purely for entertainment purposes.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. In Canada, you can access free, confidential support and resources through the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) at responsiblegambling.org or by contacting ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out to us. We do not collect inquiries via an online form to protect your personal data privacy.
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Compliance Department, localbusinessaus.org, Toronto, ON, Canada