Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Copyright © 2024. Castle Consulting & Professional Services Inc. (Castle Ventures). Toronto, Canada.

1. Introduction

Castle Ventures ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads. This Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit websites. They help improve site functionality, personalize experiences, and provide analytics. Cookies may be set by our website or by third-party services to track behavior across sites.

3. Types of cookies we use

We use the following types of cookies:

- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for site functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.

- Performance and Analytics Cookies – Collect data about how users interact with our site to improve performance.

- Functional Cookies – Remember user preferences to enhance the experience.

- Marketing/Advertising Cookies – Track user behavior to provide targeted advertisements and measure ad effectiveness.

4. Third-party cookies

Third-party services may place cookies on our site for analytics, advertising, and performance monitoring. These include services such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, and Microsoft Clarity. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they manage data.

5. Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may impact the functionality of our website.

6. Consent and Withdrawal

By using our site, you consent to the placement of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time through the "Manage Cookies" button in the footer or by clearing cookies from your browser.

7. Retention Period for Cookies

Cookies are stored for varying durations. Some cookies expire when you close the browser (session cookies), while others remain until manually deleted or until they reach their expiration date (persistent cookies).

8. International Data Transfers

We operate globally, and your data may be transferred to servers outside your country. For transfers to the EU or other regions, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, you have the following rights:

- The right to access, correct, or delete personal data.

- The right to restrict processing or object to the use of your data.

- The right to withdraw consent at any time.

- The right to file a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, you will be notified by email or website alert.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or data privacy, contact us at: [email protected]