Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2024
Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is a standardized template provided for informational purposes regarding the "Passive Income for Canadians" educational platform. It does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional in Victoria, BC, to ensure full compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and federal CASL regulations.
1. Introduction and Scope
Village Field Home ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website dedicated to ETF investing and financial literacy for Canadians. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
As we are based in Victoria, British Columbia, our data handling practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and, where applicable, the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect data to improve your experience in learning about index funds and passive income strategies.
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.
In the context of our platform, cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you navigate through our ETF implementation guides, and ensure that the financial tools or calculators we provide function correctly during your session.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies based on their purpose and duration. Below is a detailed breakdown:
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Includes security, network management, and accessibility. | Session / Persistent |
| Analytical/Performance | Allows us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Canadian market guides. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | Used to recognize you when you return to our website and remember your choices (e.g., TFSA vs RRSP preference). | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing Cookies | Record your visit to our site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to make advertising more relevant. | Up to 1 year |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under British Columbia's PIPA, we generally rely on your implied consent for the use of cookies that are strictly necessary for the delivery of our services. For analytical and marketing cookies, we seek your express consent through our cookie banner when you first visit Village Field Home.
By continuing to browse our site after being presented with our cookie notice, or by clicking "Accept," you agree to our use of these technologies in accordance with this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how students of our ETF courses interact with our content. 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.
We may 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, social media sites (such as LinkedIn or Facebook) 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. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below:
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your device.
- Block all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Village Field Home website, particularly interactive financial calculators and personalized investment education paths.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Company: Village Field Home
Address: 735 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6
Email:
Phone: +1 (234) 663-9780