Cookie
Policy
Last Updated: 2024
This document outlines how Thatch and Table utilizes tracking technologies to enhance your ESG investment research experience in Hamilton, Ontario.
1. Introduction and Scope
Welcome to Thatch and Table. As a premier resource for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing fundamentals in Hamilton, Ontario, we are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and process data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
Our operations are governed by the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada. Specifically, we adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) where applicable. By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by your web browser. They allow websites to remember your preferences (such as login details or language settings) and help us understand how you interact with our content.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted as soon as you close your browser).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Thatch and Table categorizes cookies into three main groups based on their function and purpose:
| Category | Purpose | Examples & Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Includes security, network management, and accessibility. | CSRF tokens, Session ID (Session length) |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors use our ESG tools and content by collecting anonymous data. | Google Analytics (_ga) - 2 years |
| Marketing/Targeting | Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements for green investment products. | Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag - 90 days |
4. Detailed Breakdown of Cookies
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for technical reasons. Without them, our services, such as the ESG Investment Framework or secure account access, cannot be provided. Under PIPEDA, these do not require explicit consent as they are vital for the requested service.
B. Analytical Cookies
We use these to measure the effectiveness of our Hamilton Renewable Energy Infrastructure reports. They tell us which pages are most popular and help us identify technical issues.
- Google Analytics: We use this to track site traffic. The data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
- Heatmaps: Occasionally, we use tools to see where users click to improve our UI/UX layout.
C. Marketing and Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services (like LinkedIn or Twitter) to enable you to share our content or to provide us with insights into the demographics of our audience interested in Canadian Tax Implications for Green Assets.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with Canadian privacy standards and international best practices (such as GDPR principles), we process cookies based on:
- Necessity: For cookies essential to site operation.
- Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies. By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner or managing your settings, you provide express consent for these non-essential trackers.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through our built-in settings tool or your browser settings.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please visit the help pages of your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to learn how to adjust these settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the functionality of our ESG resource library.
7. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third parties (such as Google, Meta, and LinkedIn) have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data in the Hamilton area, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Thatch and Table
42 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
Email: +1 (235) 596-3023