Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2024. This policy outlines how Norvorin utilizes tracking technologies specifically for users in Halifax, Nova Scotia, ensuring compliance with Canadian federal and provincial regulations.

Disclaimer: This document is a template for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

1. Introduction & Legal Framework

Norvorin operates its digital grocery optimization platform from Halifax, Nova Scotia. As such, our data practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada and the Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA) of Nova Scotia.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your rights to control our use of them. In the context of our "Grocery Optimization Engine," cookies are essential for maintaining your session, remembering your local Halifax retailer preferences, and analyzing price trends across Nova Scotia.

2. What are Cookies?

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by Norvorin. These are vital for the "Unit Price Calculation Formulas" and "Household Inventory Control" tools to function correctly during your browsing session.

Third-Party Cookies

Operated by partners (like analytics providers). These help us understand market analysis and seasonal variations in the Halifax grocery sector.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate the "Grocery Optimization Engine" and use secure features.

  • - Session ID (Duration: Session)
  • - Security CSRF (Duration: Session)
  • - Load Balancing (Duration: 24h)

Performance & Analytics

Help us monitor how users interact with our "Retailer Price Comparison" data to improve the engine's accuracy.

  • - Google Analytics (Duration: 2 years)
  • - Heatmap tracking (Duration: 1 year)
  • - Page Load Speed (Duration: 1 month)

Functional & Marketing

Used to remember your preferences (like your favorite Halifax store layout) and show relevant grocery deals.

  • - User Preferences (Duration: 1 year)
  • - Ad Targeting (Duration: 90 days)
  • - Social Media Pixels (Duration: 180 days)

4. Detailed Cookie Inventory

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_nor_session Norvorin Maintains shop optimization state Session
_ga_halifax Google Regional traffic analysis 2 Years
pref_unit_calc Norvorin Saves metric/imperial settings 1 Year

5. Managing Your Preferences

Under Canadian privacy law, your consent is required for non-essential cookies. You can modify your choice at any time. Disabling certain cookies may limit your access to features such as the "Loyalty Program ROI Analysis" tool.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our platform contains links to Halifax retailers and "Optimization Tools and Apps." Please note that Norvorin does not control the cookies set by these external sites. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of:

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies in the Halifax region, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: Phone: +1 (307) 813-3138

Address: 1554 Barrington Street, Halifax

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