CS-CAN|INFO-CAN Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CS-CAN|INFO-CAN (we, us, our) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the cscan-infocan.ca website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display settings) over time, so you do not have to re-enter them every time you return.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixel tags. In this policy, all of these are referred to collectively as cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They support core features such as account login, secure payment processing, shopping cart functionality, and recording your cookie consent choices. They cannot be turned off, but they do not store information that identifies you for marketing purposes.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting aggregated information about page visits, traffic sources, popular content, and user behaviour. We use this information to improve the website and our services. Analytics cookies are loaded only after you provide consent.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as member self service features through Membee and newsletter signup through Constant Contact. They are loaded when you choose to use these features or when you provide consent.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before any such cookies are loaded.
3. Cookies and Technologies Used on This Website
The table below lists the cookies and similar identifiers used on cscan-infocan.ca. Cookie names may vary slightly depending on plugin versions and updates. The asterisk (*) indicates a wildcard suffix.
| Cookie / Identifier | Provider | Purpose | Type | La durée |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | CS-CAN (first party) | Keeps members logged in to the website after authentication. | Necessary | Session |
| wp-settings-* | CS-CAN (first party) | Stores display preferences for logged in users. | Necessary | 1 year |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Maintains shopping cart contents during checkout. | Necessary | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Stores a unique session identifier for the customer. | Necessary | 2 days |
| cookie_consent | CS-CAN (first party) | Records your cookie consent choices so the banner is not shown again. | Necessary | 12 months |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing during checkout. | Necessary | 1 year / 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users for aggregated analytics. | Analyse | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state for GA4 properties. | Analyse | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persists a Clarity user ID for return visit measurement. | Analyse | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Stores session information for Clarity behavioural analytics. | Analyse | 1 day |
| MUID | Microsoft | Identifies unique browsers across Microsoft properties. | Analyse | 1 year |
| membee_* | Membee | Supports member self service features such as directory access, renewal, and event registration. | Functional | Session / up to 1 year |
| CTCT_* | Constant Contact | Supports newsletter signup forms and tracks form submissions. | Functional | Up to 1 year |
4. Third Party Tools That Set Cookies
The following third parties may set cookies through our website. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics 4: Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity: Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Stripe: Stripe Privacy Policy, Stripe Cookie Policy
- WooCommerce: WooCommerce Privacy Notice
- Membee: Membee
- Constant Contact: Customer Contact Data Notice
5. Your Choices
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner asks you to accept or reject non essential cookies. You can also access cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the website footer to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non essential cookies
- Customize your choices by cookie category
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be rejected, as the website cannot function without them.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies through the browser settings. Help pages for common browsers:
Blocking cookies through your browser may affect website functionality, including the ability to log in, complete purchases, or use member features.
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics
In addition to rejecting analytics cookies through our banner, you can opt out of specific tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Microsoft Clarity: opt out by rejecting analytics cookies in our consent banner or by managing tracking through your browser settings.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track signal. Because there is no industry consensus on how to respond to this signal, our website does not currently react to it. We honour your choices through the cookie consent banner described above.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in legal requirements. The Last Updated date at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the website.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
CS-CAN|INFO-CAN
Courriel : info@cscan-infocan.ca
Website: https://cscan-infocan.ca