- Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Deerfoot Inn & Casino and governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or browse the website. The purpose of this document is to explain what cookies are, which categories of cookies are used, the purposes for which they are used, and how you may manage or withdraw your consent.
By continuing to use the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where applicable law requires prior consent before cookies are placed on your device, such consent will be requested through a visible notice or consent mechanism.
This policy applies to users accessing the website from Canada and is intended to comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
- What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and to retain certain information about your preferences or actions.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session identifiers. References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
Cookies may be set directly by Deerfoot Inn & Casino (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers operating on its behalf (third-party cookies).
- Categories of Cookies Used
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled through standard preference tools. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website will not operate correctly.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preference or region, and to provide enhanced features. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics and performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether error messages are received. The data collected is aggregated and is not used to identify individual users. This information is used to improve the performance and structure of the website.
Third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, may be used to collect and process this data on behalf of Deerfoot Inn & Casino. These providers are contractually restricted from using the data for their own purposes.
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Marketing and targeting cookies may be placed on your device to build a profile of your interests and to display relevant content. These cookies track your activity across websites and are typically set by third-party advertising networks. Marketing cookies are not used to collect sensitive personal information.
You may opt out of marketing cookies at any time using the methods described in Section 5 of this policy.
- Duration of Cookies
Cookies may be classified by their duration as follows:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
The specific retention period for each cookie depends on its category and purpose. Strictly necessary cookies are typically session-based. Analytics and functional cookies may persist for a period ranging from 30 days to 24 months, depending on the provider and configuration.
- Managing and Withdrawing Consent
5.1 Browser Settings
You may control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete cookies that have already been set. The procedure for managing cookies varies by browser. Guidance is generally available through the help documentation of browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through browser settings without impacting core website operations.
5.2 Consent Withdrawal
Where your consent was obtained prior to the placement of non-essential cookies, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal. To withdraw consent, you may adjust your preferences through the cookie consent tool made available on the website or modify your browser settings as described above.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For cookies placed by third-party analytics or advertising providers, you may use the opt-out mechanisms provided by those third parties. Information on opting out of Google Analytics is available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party service providers may place cookies on your device when you visit the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website. These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of this document. Deerfoot Inn & Casino does not control the cookies placed by third parties and is not responsible for the content of third-party privacy policies.
Third-party providers operating on behalf of Deerfoot Inn & Casino are required to process data in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law and to implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.
- Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies used on the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website may collect the following categories of data:
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and version
- IP address (in anonymized or truncated form where required)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL
- Date and time of access
This data is used solely for the purposes described in Section 3 of this policy and is not sold to third parties.
- Updates to This Policy
Deerfoot Inn & Casino reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to remain informed of how cookies are used.
Continued use of the website following the publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Contact
Questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website may be directed to the official contact channels listed on the Deerfoot Inn & Casino website.