Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve page performance, and provide usage statistics to site administrators. Session cookies expire automatically when you close your web browser, while persistent cookies remain saved on your device for a defined duration or until deleted manually. In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons and localStorage technologies to store user preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website utilizes both first-party and third-party cookies. These cookies are categorized as follows:

Strictly Necessary Cookies — Essential for the secure operation of topplayalberta.com. They enable you to navigate the site, use core features, and complete required steps, such as passing our age gate verification (localStorage key: tpa_age_verified) and saving your cookie consent status (localStorage key: tpa_cookie_consent). These cookies are locked to the ON position and cannot be disabled in our consent manager.

Performance & Analytics Cookies — Collected via Google Analytics to provide us with aggregated, anonymous statistics about page traffic, bounce rates, visit durations, and click actions. These help us measure performance, optimize layout structures, and resolve technical issues. These are OFF by default and will only activate with your explicit consent.

Functional Cookies — Used to remember choices you make during your visit, such as keeping your AI assistant chat window active or maintaining visual settings across subpages. These are designed to enhance your personal browsing experience and are only set with your consent.

Marketing Cookies — Allow us to measure the success of our social media campaigns and track click actions from social links (like Instagram and Facebook). We do not show third-party ads on our website. These cookies are OFF by default and require your explicit consent to run.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some interactive elements on our website are provided by third-party systems, including Google (for Maps and Analytics tools) and Cloudflare (for DDoS security protection). These services may set their own tracking cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies directly; please consult the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers for details on their data handling methods.

4. Managing Your Preferences

You can customize your cookie preferences at any time by opening the consent manager on our website (accessible via the "Cookie Policy" and "Cookie Settings" links in our footer). Additionally, you can adjust your preferences directly inside your web browser settings. Follow the links below for instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking and Block all cookies.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

5. Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by browser configurations. When a DNT signal is detected, we automatically deactivate all non-essential analytics, functional, and marketing cookies on our website, regardless of your default preferences. Strictly necessary security cookies remain active to allow age verification.

6. Updates

This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our tracking methods or regulatory compliance rules. Please check back regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.

7. Contact

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Cookie Policy or our data tracking practices, please contact our data protection officer at privacy@topplayalberta.com.