Cookie Policy
How Fairhouse Paper uses tracking technologies to optimize your Group RRSP tax strategies and digital experience in Alberta.
Last Updated: 2024
Disclaimer: This document is a template provided for informational purposes regarding Group RRSP advisory services in Calgary. It does not constitute formal legal advice. For specific compliance inquiries under Alberta’s PIPA or federal PIPEDA, please consult with a qualified legal professional.
1. Introduction and Scope
Fairhouse Paper ("we", "us", or "our") operates as a specialized consultancy focused on Group Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) for Calgary-based employers and their staff. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website to learn about tax deduction mechanics, employer matching, and retirement projections.
As we operate primarily within Calgary, Alberta, our data practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We also align our standards with global best practices, including the principles of transparency and informed consent.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide customized content, and report information to the site owners. In the context of Group RRSP planning, cookies help us remember your preferences for tax calculators and wealth projection tools.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Canadian privacy law, consent is the cornerstone of data collection. By continuing to use Fairhouse Paper's digital resources, you consent to the placement of cookies as described in this policy. For "Strictly Necessary" cookies, consent is implied as they are essential for the site's functionality. For "Analytical" and "Marketing" cookies, we provide mechanisms for you to manage your preferences.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for security, navigation, and accessing secure areas like employer portals. | Session to 1 year |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors use our RRSP calculators and which articles are most read. | 24 hours to 2 years |
| Functional | Remember your language preferences or tax region (e.g., Alberta-specific settings). | Persistent |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements about RRSP contribution limits and matching rules. | Up to 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Fairhouse Paper utilizes trusted third-party services to enhance our advisory capabilities. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns on our "Alberta Tax Context" and "Investment Options" pages.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: To measure the effectiveness of our B2B outreach to Calgary business owners regarding group benefits.
- Meta Pixel: To retarget users who have shown interest in our RRSP contribution limit guides.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or by adjusting your browser settings.
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your device.
- Block all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies only.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. For example, interactive RRSP retirement projection tools may not function correctly without session cookies.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data in the Calgary area, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Fairhouse Paper Privacy Office
Address: 840 7th Ave SW, Calgary
Email:
Phone: +1 (728) 652-6624