Cookie Policy

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Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre
Last updated: 21 November, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre Inc. (“SWDC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Site”). This Policy is designed to comply with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, and to follow best practices for websites hosted on WIX.

By using our Site, you agree that we may store and access cookies as described in this Policy. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser at any time.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions, preferences, and improve overall functionality.

We also use related technologies, including:

• Pixels / tags

• Web beacons

• Local storage

• Tracking scripts used by WIX and third-party providers

These technologies help us improve our services and provide relevant, secure, and personalized experiences.

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2. How We Use Cookies

SWDC and our trusted service providers (including Google, and Meta) use cookies to:

• Operate core website functions

• Improve site performance and user experience

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Display personalized content and advertisements

• Build custom audiences for educational marketing campaigns

• Measure the effectiveness of programs and outreach

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information unless you choose to provide it through forms or interactions.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Necessary Cookies

Essential for basic website functionality.
These allow:

• Page navigation

• Secure login

• Form submissions

• Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

B. Preference Cookies

These remember your:

• Preferred language

• Region

• Display settings

They improve your experience but are not required.

C. Statistics (Analytics) Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous information.

Examples of data collected:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on each page

• Click patterns

• Referring URLs

• General geographic region (not exact location)

Google Analytics is used for this purpose on our WIX site.
We do not use analytics to identify individual users.

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track website behaviour to deliver relevant, educational, or promotional content. We may use:

Google Ads (AdWords)

• Measures ad effectiveness

• Provides remarketing ads after visiting our site

• Shows SWDC ads on other websites through the Google Display Network

Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)

• Tracks interactions with our pages

• Helps create custom audiences

• Measures social media campaign effectiveness

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services may place cookies on your device when you interact with:

• Embedded videos

• Social media links

• Analytics tools

• These third parties follow their own privacy and cookie policies.

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5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete stored cookies

• Set notifications before cookies are saved

• Use private browsing modes

Links for common browsers:

• Google Chrome – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Mozilla Firefox – https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

• Safari – https://support.apple.com/safari

• Microsoft Edge – https://support.microsoft.com/edge

Please note:

• Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

• Preferences are device- and browser-specific.

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6. Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

To limit remarketing or personalized advertising, you may opt out using:

• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC):
  https://youradchoices.ca

• Network Advertising Initiative (U.S.-based):
  http://optout.networkadvertising.org

• Google Ads Settings:
  https://adssettings.google.com

After opting out, you may still see ads, but they will not be based on your browsing behaviour.

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7. Do We Sell or Trade Your Data?

No.
SWDC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cookies only collect anonymous usage data unless you voluntarily provide personal information through forms.

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8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in:

• Technology

• Legal requirements

• WIX features

• SWDC’s programs and services

Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, or how we use cookies and tracking technologies, contact us:

Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre
PO Box 39150
Saskatoon RPO Lakewood
Saskatchewan, S7V 0A9
Email: info@swdcentre.ca
Phone: 306-261-0900