Cookie Policy

This page was last changed on August 20, 2023, last checked on August 20, 2023 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of Canada.

This Cookie Policy explains how Founder's Drive ('Company', 'we', 'us', or 'our'), uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://foundersdrive.com ('Website'). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.

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 or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

Third parties

We have made agreements about the use of cookies with other companies that place cookies. However, we cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. Parties such as Google are to be considered as independent data controllers. We recommend that you read the privacy statements of these companies.

Cookies

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

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.

Placed cookies

Elementor

Usage Sharing Data
We use Elementor for content creation. This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics(anonymous)

Name Expiration Function
elementor persistent Store performed actions on the website.

WordPress

Usage Sharing Data
We use WordPress website development. This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name Expiration Function
wpEmojiSettingsSupports session Store browser details.

Google Analytics

Usage Sharing Data
We use Google Analytics for website statistics. For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name Expiration Function
_ga 2 years Store and count pageviews.
_ga_* 1 year Store and count pageviews.

Litespeed Cache

Usage Sharing Data
We use Litespeed Cache for caching our pages. This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name Expiration Function
_lscache_vary 2 days Stores the role of a logged in user. Usually whether a user or site administrator.
litespeed_docref 2 days This cookie is necessary for the cache function. A cache is used by the website to optimize the response time between the visitor and the website. The cache is usually stored on the visitor’s browser.

Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up on the bottom left hand corner of the screen with an explanation about cookies. You do have the right to opt-out and to object against the further use of non-functional cookies. If the pop-up does not show up, please contact us.

You can also disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

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.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

How can I control cookies on my browser?

As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. The following is information about how to manage cookies on the most popular browsers:

In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:

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 an overview, in a commonly used format, of the data we process about you;
  • you may request correction or deletion of the data if it is incorrect or not or no longer relevant. Where appropriate, the amended information shall be transmitted to third parties having access to the information in question.
  • You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. You will be informed of the implications of such withdrawal.
  • 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. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you.

How often will you update this Cookie 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, revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

Founder's Drive

Email: contact@foundersdrive.com