Cookie Policy

This page applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of Canada.

1. Introduction

Our website, https://pdel.org (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers during a subsequent visit.

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Technical or functional cookies

Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website.

Examples:

  • Session cookies to maintain your login status
  • Security cookies to protect against attacks
  • Language preference cookies

3.2 Statistics cookies

We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. All data collected is anonymized.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (anonymized data)
  • Page loading speed measurement
  • Website traffic statistics

4. Cookie retention

  • Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for a maximum period of 13 months

5. Third parties

We use cookies from trusted third-party services to enhance your experience on our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

5.1 Third-party cookies we use include:

  • Analytics and Performance: We use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These services collect anonymous data about your visits.
  • Essential Service Providers: Some third-party cookies are necessary for specific features to function, such as payment processors, content delivery networks, or security services.

6. Your choices regarding cookies

6.1 Browser settings

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed.

6.2 Consent management

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our consent banner.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled.

7. Your rights with respect to personal data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • You may submit a request for access to the data we process about you
  • You may object to the processing
  • You may request correction or deletion of the data if it is incorrect
  • You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
  • You have the right to address a challenge concerning non-compliance with PIPEDA to our organization and, if the issue is not resolved, to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

8. Contact details

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Website: https://pdel.org
Email: Ask@pdel.org

9. Updates to this policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

Last updated: October 6, 2025