Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

OkanaganWineryMap.ca uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies: We may use cookies for the following purposes: to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior through analytics services; to remember your preferences and settings for future visits; to ensure the website functions correctly and securely; and to understand which pages and features are most popular with our visitors.

Types of Cookies We Use: Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as remembering your cookie preferences. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the Site, and any errors encountered. These cookies collect information anonymously.

Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services, such as Google Analytics. These services may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of those third parties.

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to Google. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The method for managing cookies varies by browser. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu.

Impact of Disabling Cookies: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of OkanaganWineryMap.ca may not function as intended. However, the core content of the Site, including winery listings and the interactive map, will remain accessible without cookies enabled.

Do Not Track Signals: Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. OkanaganWineryMap.ca respects Do Not Track signals where technically feasible and will not use tracking cookies when such signals are detected.

Local Storage: In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technologies (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store non-personal preference data on your device. This data is used solely to improve your experience and is not transmitted to external servers.

Updates to This Policy: We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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