Cookie Policy
Copper Dweller — Vancouver Medical Cost Optimization
Last Updated: 2024. This document is a template for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Copper Dweller ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience as you navigate our resources on Canadian medical service optimization and pharmaceutical cost management. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, we are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and process data in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Legal Framework and Compliance
As a Canadian entity operating in British Columbia, our use of cookies is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) at the federal level, and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia. Furthermore, as our optimization tools may be accessed by residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we adhere to the standards set by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Under these regulations, we require your informed consent for the use of non-essential cookies. By using our website, you agree to the placement of strictly necessary cookies, while analytical and marketing cookies require your explicit opt-in via our consent management interface.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They serve several functions, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., specific BC health regions you are interested in), helping us analyze how our cost-comparison tools are used, and ensuring that our website functions securely.
- First-party cookies: Set directly by Copper Dweller.
- Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than ours (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic mapping).
- Session cookies: Temporary files that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples & Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The site cannot function properly without these. | Security tokens, CSRF protection, Load balancing. (Session or 1 year) |
| Analytical / Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with our medical cost calculators and articles by collecting anonymous data. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid). (2 years) |
| Functional | Allow the site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or Vancouver health authority region). | Region selector preferences, font settings. (6 months) |
| Marketing / Targeting | Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant information regarding private clinics or insurance plans tailored to your interests. | Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight. (90 days) |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process Strictly Necessary cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure digital environment (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). For Analytical, Functional, and Marketing cookies, the legal basis is your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and CASL compliance in Canada). You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
5. Managing Your Preferences
We provide multiple ways for you to control how cookies are used on your device. Note that blocking certain types of cookies may impact your ability to use our medical expense tax credit calculators or access specific insurance loophole guides.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Follow these links for more information:
6. Third-Party Cookies
In our effort to provide comprehensive data on "Private vs Public: The Efficiency Gap" and "Prescription Drug Costs in BC," we integrate third-party services. These providers (such as Google, Meta, or specialized health analytics tools) may set cookies on your browser to track your interactions. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for details.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how Copper Dweller handles your data in Vancouver, please contact our Data Protection Liaison:
Copper Dweller Privacy Office
Address: 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Email:
Phone: +1 (931) 128-4449
8. Related Resources
For a detailed view of our services and data practices, please visit: