Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2024
Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is a general template provided for informational purposes regarding tax deduction services for home offices in Edmonton, Alberta. It does not constitute legal advice. Users are encouraged to consult with legal professionals regarding compliance with specific Canadian privacy statutes.
1. Introduction and Scope
Garden Chalk ("we", "us", or "our") operates from Edmonton, Alberta, providing specialized information and tools for Canadian taxpayers to claim home office expenses. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
As a Canadian entity, we are committed to transparency in our data collection practices. This policy is designed to align with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) at the federal level and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta. We also acknowledge international standards such as the GDPR for users accessing our site from the European Union.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site. In the context of tax calculation, cookies help us remember your inputs and preferences as you navigate through our Edmonton-specific tax guides.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These allow you to navigate the site and use features like secure areas for tax document uploads. | Session to 1 Year |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Edmonton home office guides by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | 24 Hours to 2 Years |
| Functional Cookies | Used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you (e.g., remembering your province). | Up to 1 Year |
| Marketing/Targeting | Record your visit to our site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to make advertising more relevant to your interests. | Up to 1 Year |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA/PIPA), your continued use of the Garden Chalk website after being presented with our cookie banner constitutes "implied consent" for non-sensitive data collection. However, for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on:
- Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies required for site operation.
- Explicit Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies, which you can manage via our settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service and deliver advertisements. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior in the Edmonton region.
- Meta Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of our social media outreach regarding CRA policy updates.
- Cloudflare: To ensure the security and speed of our tax calculation tools.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below or by adjusting your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact the Garden Chalk Privacy Officer at:
Garden Chalk Privacy Dept.
Address: 10235 101 St NW, Edmonton
Phone: +1 (306) 403-4070
Email: