At atlanticestates.ca, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website’s functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy complements our Privacy Policy.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant content. - Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are set by our website platform to enable core features, such as:
Maintaining user sessions (e.g., keeping you logged in).
Ensuring website security and functionality.
Duration: These are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser or persistent cookies that last for a limited time (e.g., up to 1 year).
b. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand user behavior, improve our content, and measure website performance. The data collected includes:
Pages visited.
Time spent on the website.
General location (e.g., country or city, not precise addresses).
Duration: These cookies may persist for up to 2 years. - Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics, a third-party service provided by Google, Inc., to analyze website usage. Google Analytics may set cookies to collect anonymized data, which is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We do not share personal information with Google Analytics, and the data is used solely to improve our website. - Your Consent
Under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we require your express consent to use non-essential cookies, such as Google Analytics cookies. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies.
Customize your preferences (e.g., allow only essential cookies).
Reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking our cookie consent tool or by deleting cookies on your computer or device.
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function. - How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through:
Our Cookie Consent Tool: Use the cookie banner or settings link to manage your preferences.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the website’s functionality. For instructions, visit your internet browser’s help page or use the following guidelines below to delete or disable cookies on your computer or device. - Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. - Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us through our Contact form atlanticestates.ca/contact-us
Last Updated: July 16, 2025
Guidelines to Delete Cookies in Popular Browsers
To help you manage your privacy and control how websites, including ours, use cookies, we’ve provided step-by-step instructions for deleting cookies in the most commonly used browsers. Deleting cookies will remove stored data, such as preferences or tracking information, and may log you out of websites. Please note that the steps may vary depending on your device or browser version.
Google Chrome
On a Computer:
Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Select Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Click See all cookies and site data.
To delete all cookies, click Remove all. To delete cookies for our website, search for our domain and click the trash can icon next to it.
Confirm by clicking Clear or Remove.
Close and reopen Chrome to save changes.
On Mobile (iOS/Android):
Open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot menu (⋮).
Tap History > Clear Browsing Data.
Select Cookies, Site Data and choose a time range (e.g., All time for complete deletion).
Tap Clear Browsing Data and confirm.
Note: You can also enable “Block third-party cookies” in Privacy and security to limit tracking.
Mozilla Firefox
On a Computer:
Open Firefox and click the three-line menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
Select Settings > Privacy & Security.
Scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data.
To delete all cookies, click Remove All. To delete cookies for our website, search for our domain and select Remove Selected.
Click Save Changes and restart Firefox.
On Mobile (iOS/Android):
Open the Firefox app and tap the three-line menu (☰).
Tap Settings > Delete browsing data.
Check Cookies and tap Delete browsing data.
Confirm the deletion.
Note: Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection can be set to block cross-site cookies for added privacy.
Microsoft Edge
On a Computer:
Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner.
Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
Check Cookies and other site data, select a time range (e.g., All time), and click Clear now.
Restart Edge to apply changes.
On Mobile (iOS/Android):
Open the Edge app and tap the three-line (Android) or three-dot (iOS) menu.
Tap Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
Check Cookies and other site data, select a time range, and tap Clear data or Clear now.
Note: Edge does not allow deleting cookies for specific sites, so you may need to clear all cookies.
Safari
On a Mac:
Open Safari and click Safari > Settings (or Preferences on older versions) in the top menu.
Select the Privacy tab and click Manage Website Data.
To delete all cookies, click Remove All. To delete cookies for our website, select our domain and click Remove.
Click Done and quit Safari to save changes.
On iPhone/iPad:
Open the Settings app (not the Safari app) and tap Safari.
Scroll to Advanced > Website Data.
Tap Remove All Website Data to delete all cookies or tap Edit to remove cookies for our website.
Confirm by tapping Remove Now.
Note: Enabling Prevent Cross-Site Tracking in Safari’s Privacy settings blocks third-party cookies by default.
Opera
On a Computer:
Open Opera and click the three-line menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
Select Go to full browser settings > Privacy & security > Cookies and other site data.
Click See all cookies and site data.
To delete all cookies, click Remove all. To delete cookies for our website, search for our domain and click the trash can icon.
Restart Opera to apply changes.
On Mobile (iOS/Android):
Open the Opera app and tap the profile or settings icon.
Tap Settings > Clear data.
Check Cookies and site data, select a time range, and tap Clear data.
Note: Opera allows you to block third-party cookies in the Privacy & security settings for enhanced privacy.