SystemScope
SystemScope

Cookies Policy

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how SystemScope ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://systemscope.org. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SystemScope) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why:

First-Party Cookies

  • session_id: Used to maintain your session state across page requests (essential)
  • user_preferences: Stores your website preferences such as language and currency (functionality)
  • cart_items: Remembers items in your shopping cart (essential)
  • consent_status: Remembers your cookie consent preferences (essential)

Third-Party Cookies

  • _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and throttle request rate (analytics)
  • _fbp: Facebook Pixel cookie used to deliver advertisements relevant to you (advertising)
  • NID: Google cookie containing a unique ID to remember your preferences (functionality)
  • fr: Facebook cookie used to deliver, measure and improve the relevancy of ads (advertising)

5. How Long Will Cookies Stay on My Device?

The length of time a cookie will stay on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies will only stay on your device until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies stay on your computer or mobile device until they expire or are deleted.

Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device. You can find out more about the specific expiration times for each cookie by using your browser's developer tools.

6. How Can You Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner or by changing your browser settings.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.

Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products. Please see below for more information:

Third-Party Opt-Outs

Several third-party advertising networks offer opt-out facilities for their cookies:

Please note that opting out of advertising networks does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising. It only means that the network from which you opted out will no longer deliver ads tailored to your web preferences and usage patterns.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that, when turned on, signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standardized way to respond to browser DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments around DNT browser technology and the implementation of a standard.

8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.

9. Where Can You Get Further Information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

SystemScope
5875 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1, Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 677-9900
Email: info@systemscope.org

For more information about privacy, data protection, and our terms, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.