This Cookie Policy explains how Canada Scope uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes the types of cookies, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of essential cookies; for non-essential cookies we ask for your permission. You can adjust your settings at any time.
What cookies does Canada Scope use?
Canada Scope uses three main categories of cookies: essential, analytics, and advertising, each serving a distinct purpose to support our journalism and operations. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be turned off. Analytics cookies help us understand how readers engage with our content so we can improve it. Advertising cookies allow us to show relevant ads and measure their performance.
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Analytics cookies are set by services like Google Analytics and help us count visits, track page-load times, and see which articles are most popular. This information is anonymised and does not identify you personally.
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How does consent work for non-essential cookies?
When you first visit Canada Scope, a clear cookie banner appears asking you to accept or customise your consent for analytics and advertising cookies. You are free to accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or choose specific categories before continuing. Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again.
You can revoke or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to read our articles or access the core functionality of the site. We never store consent for cookies that you have not explicitly permitted.
Our consent management system is provided by a third-party platform that records your preferences in an encrypted cookie. This ensures that your choice is respected on subsequent visits and that we do not reload tracking scripts without your authorisation.
How this works in practice
Imagine you arrive at canadascope.org for the first time to read an article by politics editor Hannah Walsh. A banner appears at the bottom of the screen describing the three cookie categories. You click “Customise,” see a panel with checkboxes for analytics and advertising, and uncheck both before clicking “Save & Continue.” Only essential cookies are set. No data is shared with Google Analytics or ad partners. Six weeks later you return: because your preference was stored, the banner does not reappear, and your original choice remains active unless you use the Cookie Settings link to change it. If you later decide to allow analytics cookies, you can do so instantly by revisiting that settings panel.
Who operates Canada Scope and how does it fund cookies?
Canada Scope is an independent digital news publisher owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827). Our registered office is at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4. Our editorial team, led by Editor‑in‑Chief Catherine Roy, produces all content with human oversight. The use of analytics and advertising cookies helps sustain our work through display ads, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, and sponsored content. Our advertising and affiliate disclosure page provides full details of these funding sources, and our ownership and funding page explains our governance. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions, and sponsored material is always clearly labelled.
How can I manage my cookie preferences?
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by opening the Cookie Settings panel, which is accessible from the footer of every page on our site. The panel shows the same three categories and allows you to enable or disable analytics and advertising cookies. Changes take effect immediately on your current session and on future visits.
You may also configure your web browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features, such as logging into your account or submitting a tip via our tip form. For more information about how we handle your personal data, including data collected through cookies, see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our privacy team at privacy@canadascope.org or write to us at the address above.
In short
Canada Scope uses only essential cookies by default, and we ask for your consent before placing any non‑essential cookies. You remain in control of your preferences at all times through our Cookie Settings panel, and you can change your choices as often as you like. If you have any questions, just email privacy@canadascope.org.