Cookie Documentation
Last Updated: October 2024
1. Introduction and Scope
Clover Household ("we," "us," or "our") operates from Quebec City, Quebec. This Cookie Documentation explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website dedicated to inflation survival and household expense reduction in Canada.
In accordance with Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), we are committed to being transparent about how we collect your data. By default, all non-essential cookies are deactivated unless you provide express consent.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Retention | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for website navigation, security, and load balancing. Cannot be turned off. | Session / 1 Year | No |
| Analytical | Help us understand how users in Quebec interact with our inflation survival tools. | 24 Months | Yes |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements regarding household savings and financial products. | 12 Months | Yes |
- Strictly Necessary: These are vital for the "Household Inventory" and "Grocery Optimization" tools to function. Without these, the site cannot provide basic services.
- Performance/Analytical: We use services like Google Analytics to track which regions (e.g., Quebec City vs Montreal) find our tax deduction guides most useful.
- Functionality: These remember your language preferences (English/French) and your regional settings for utility cost calculations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Quebec's Law 25, the legal basis for using non-essential cookies is your explicit consent. Upon your first visit, a banner appears allowing you to "Accept All," "Decline All," or "Customize Settings."
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional and secure website for Clover Household users.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Use the button below to trigger the preference manager:
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some content on Clover Household is served by third parties. For example, embedded videos or social media sharing buttons. These third parties may set their own cookies to track your interaction with their content. We do not control these cookies. We recommend checking the cookie policies of these third-party providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn) for more information.
7. Contact Our Privacy Officer
If you have questions about this Cookie Documentation or our data handling practices in Quebec City, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Clover Household
Address: 845 Avenue Wilfrid-Pelletier, Quebec City, QC G1W 4L3
Email:
Phone: +1 (306) 451-9447