Altasciences Cookie Policy

When you visit Altasciences’ website, or use the third-party tools available through the website, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store certain information about you and your interactions with our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, and the controls you can place on the use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about you and your preferences. Cookies are uniquely assigned to your device and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. Cookies serve various purposes, such as helping websites remember your preferences, improving site functionality, and providing information for analytics and advertising purposes.

While you may continue to access our website even if you refuse the use of certain cookies, the performance of our website and your experience on our website may be adversely affected if cookies are disabled or disallowed.

How do we use Cookies ?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To enable core website functionality
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used and improve its performance
• To deliver personalized content and advertisements
• To integrate with social media platforms
• To assist with our marketing efforts

We do not sell personal information collected by cookies. We may, however, share cookie information with our service providers who help us with our business operations.

Our Privacy Policy describes our practices for any personal data that our first-party cookies collect, store, or use, including our legal basis for processing personal data.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

The cookies we use may process, store, or transfer personal data in and to a country outside your own country, with privacy laws that may provide different, possibly lower, protections. 

You consent to this transfer, storing, or processing when you consent to our cookie use.

Altasciences is based in Canada and the United States.

What are the types of Cookies and which do we use?

Cookies are classified by their duration and their function. 

Cookies categorized according to function:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are typically used for essential functions during your visit to our website.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, which can range from a few days to several years. These are often used to remember your preferences or to support user authentication across multiple visits.

Cookies categorized according to function:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   • Purpose: Enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure area access, consent management, session management, and media playback
   • Data Type: May contain unique identifiers for site function, typically avoid storing personally identifiable information
   • Impact: Ensure basic website operations, security, and essential media functions
   • Usage: Activate in response to your specific actions on the site
   • If Disabled: The site will not work properly; you cannot disable these in our systems, but you can block them in your browser at the risk of severely affecting site usability and functionality.

2. Functional Cookies

   Functional Cookies enhance the website's ability to provide personalized features and convenience. We or our third-party providers set these cookies to remember your choices and preferences.

   • Purpose: Remember your selections for login information, language, region, and other preferences; enable survey and form functionality; support performance monitoring and testing/debugging of site features
   • Data Type: May include personally identifiable information you provide, such as username or account preferences
   • Impact: Improve site usability, deliver a more personalized experience, and support enhanced site functionality
   • Usage: Activate based on your specific actions, stated preferences, or to support site functionality improvements
   • If Disabled: Some aspects of the website may not function properly, resulting in a less personalized experience, reduced site functionality, and potential issues with surveys or forms

3. Performance Cookies (Including Analytics)

   Performance Cookies collect information about how you use our website, providing us with aggregated, anonymous data. We use this data to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and improve our site's functionality and user experience.

   • Purpose: Count visits, identify traffic sources, analyze navigation patterns, measure page popularity, track sessions, and detect error messages
   • Data Type: Aggregated and anonymous data, may include unique identifiers for your device or browsing session to ensure consistent analytics
   • Impact: Allow us to enhance website performance, improve user experience, and make informed decisions about content and functionality updates
   • Usage: We analyze data in aggregate form to understand overall patterns, not to identify individual users
   • If Disabled: We cannot monitor site performance, make data-driven improvements, or effectively optimize your browsing experience

4. Targeting Cookies (or Marketing Cookies, Including Social Media Cookies)

   Targeting Cookies enable us and our advertising partners to provide you with personalized content and ads. We use these cookies to build a profile of your interests and tailor your online experience.

   • Purpose: Create user profiles, deliver relevant ads, measure ad effectiveness, enable social media integration, facilitate cross-site tracking, support fraud prevention, and manage data for advertising purposes
   • Data Type: Information about your browsing habits, preferences, and social media usage; may include unique identifiers to track your activity across websites
   • Impact: Deliver more relevant ads and content based on your interests and online behavior; enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity
   • Usage: We may share information with advertisers, ad networks, social media platforms, and use it internally for security and data management
   • If Disabled: You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests; some social media-integrated features may not function properly; fraud prevention capabilities may be reduced

   We use all cookie-collected information responsibly, in accordance with our Privacy Policy, and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. The specific data we collect, and its uses, may vary depending on the tools and platforms we employ. 

Your Cookie Choices and How to Manage Them

Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies which are required for the website to function. You can give your consent by clicking "Confirm My Choices" on the cookie banner or by setting your preferences in our Cookie Preference Center. By clicking “Confirm My Choices” you agree to the placement of cookies on your device.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you wish to withdraw your consent, please update your preferences or email privacyofficer@altasciences.com with the subject line, “Cookies” and we will respond timeously to your request. 

Cookie Preference Center and Banner

We respect your right to make informed choices about the information you share. Here is how you can control cookies on our website:

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Modify your preferences

You can access our Cookie Preference Center at any time by clicking on the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website.
In the Preference Center, you can:

• View detailed information about each category of cookies we use
• Choose to enable or disable each category of non-essential cookies
• Update your preferences at any time
• Get more information about how we use cookies and your personal data

Your choices will be remembered across sessions, but you can modify them at any time.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

Opting Out of Specific Cookies

Many of the cookies used on our website can be disabled through your browser settings. For instructions, check your browser's technical information. Alternatively:

• For Google Analytics, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• For personalized advertising, visit:
  • Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

Important Considerations When Managing Cookies

While you have the right to control your cookie preferences, it's important to understand the potential impacts of disabling or deleting cookies:

• Your saved preferences may be lost if cookies are deleted.
• Some website functionality may be reduced or unavailable if cookies are turned off or disallowed.
• Strictly necessary cookies are required for essential website functions and cannot be disabled.

We aim to provide the best possible user experience on our website, which relies in part on the use of cookies. While we respect your choice to manage cookies, we recommend keeping cookies enabled, especially strictly necessary and functional cookies, to ensure full access to our site's features and functionality.

If you choose to disable cookies, you can still browse our website, but please be aware that some features may not work properly. You can always change your cookie settings at any time through our Cookie Preference Center.

Compliance with Privacy Regulations

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, request deletion of their personal information, opt-out of the sale of their personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, some of our data sharing practices may be considered a "sale" under the CCPA's broad definition.

For more information about your rights under the CCPA, please see our Privacy Notice for California Residents and visit: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa

General Data Protection Regulation and ePrivacy Directive (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process personal data collected through cookies based on your consent, except for strictly necessary cookies which are based on legitimate interests. The ePrivacy Directive specifically requires us to obtain clear and comprehensive information about the purposes of any cookie storage or access, and to get your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Individuals in the EU/EEA have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, request access to your personal data, request rectification or erasure of your data, or restrict the processing their data.

For more information about your rights under the GDPR, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en

United Kingdom (UK)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we process personal data collected through cookies based on your consent, except for strictly necessary cookies which are based on legitimate interests. Individuals in the UK have the right to withdraw consent at any time, request access to their personal data, request rectification or erasure of their data, or restrict the processing their data. 

For more information on your rights under UK data protection law, visit: https://ico.org.uk/

Québec's Law 25

In compliance with Québec's Law 25, Altasciences provides clear information about our use of cookies and obtain your consent before using any cookies that are not strictly necessary. Individuals in Quebec have the right to withdraw consent at any time, request access to their personal data, request rectification or erasure of their data, or restrict the processing of their data. 
For more information about your rights under Québec's privacy laws, visit: https://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/

Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

PIPEDA regulates how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. Under PIPEDA, individuals in Canada have the right to know what personal information an organization has about them, a right to know how the personal information is used, and to challenge the accuracy of the personal information.

For more information about your rights under PIPEDA, visit: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacyofficer@altasciences.com
 

Last Updated
October 2024