Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NovaPix ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website novapix.com (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, NovaPix) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential functionality: Some cookies are essential for our website to operate properly
• Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
• User experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Marketing: To deliver relevant content and advertisements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies through our cookie management system, but you can disable them in your browser settings.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is being used, which pages are most popular, and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4.4 Marketing Cookies

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

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service and deliver advertisements on and through the Service.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features that may set cookies to enable proper functionality of these features.

5.3 Email Marketing

We use email marketing services that may place cookies to track email campaign performance and user engagement.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

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

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. You can:

• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies
• Set browsers to accept/reject cookies from specific sites
• Get notified when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool

7. Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices provide settings to control tracking:

7.1 iOS Devices

• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Review individual app tracking permissions

7.2 Android Devices

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads
• Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
• Reset advertising ID if desired

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• First-party cookies: Controlled by our retention policies
• Third-party cookies: Controlled by respective third-party policies

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

9.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Disabling these cookies may prevent:

• Proper website functionality
• Form submissions
• Security features
• User authentication

9.2 Performance Cookies

Disabling these cookies means:

• We cannot analyze website performance
• Difficulty identifying and fixing issues
• Limited ability to improve user experience

9.3 Functional Cookies

Disabling these cookies may result in:

• Loss of personalized features
• Repeated cookie consent requests
• Need to re-enter preferences

9.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies means:

• Less relevant advertisements
• More generic content recommendations
• Possible increase in irrelevant ads

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When you consent to our use of cookies, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

• Our cookie practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Technology or business operations
• Third-party service providers

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date
• Provide notice through our website
• Request renewed consent where required

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and tracking:

• Right to consent: Choose which cookies to accept
• Right to withdraw: Change your mind about previously given consent
• Right to information: Understand how cookies are used
• Right to object: Opt out of certain types of tracking

14. Contact Information

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

15. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• ICO Cookies Information