Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Morning Thatch. We are committed to transparency regarding the data we collect about you. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your experience as you navigate the financial complexities of parenthood in Calgary.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or via our preference center.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

3. Legal Compliance and Jurisdiction

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Morning Thatch adheres to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) at the federal level and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta. While Canada does not have a specific "Cookie Law" like the EU's ePrivacy Directive, Canadian privacy regulators consider cookies to be personal information if they can identify an individual.

Under Canadian law, we operate on the principle of "meaningful consent." We provide clear information about our tracking practices so you can make an informed choice. For users visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), we also align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards.

4. Cookie Categories

5. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, our site uses Google Analytics to help us understand how you use the site and ways we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content about the cost of essentials in Calgary.

We also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work, the following social media sites including Facebook and Instagram, will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the button below:

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari