This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience.
In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
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You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) require your consent and can be withdrawn without affecting your use of the site.
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Optinmonster
OptinMonster is a powerful lead generation tool that helps businesses convert visitors into subscribers and customers.
Learn more| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _omra | Used to store interaction and conversion data for campaigns in conjunction with Revenue Attribution | 1 year |
| omCountdown-{id}-{elementId} | Used for countdown elements {elementId} in campaigns {id} to determine when it should complete | Session |
| om-{id}-closed / omSlideClosed-{id} | Used specifically with slide-in campaigns {id} to determine if it has been closed or not by a visitor. | 30 days |
| om-success-cookie / omSuccessCookie | used to determine if a visitor has successfully opted in to any campaign on your site to unlock content when using the Content Locking feature. | 365 days |
| om-success-{id} / omSuccess-{id} | Used to determine if a visitor has successfully opted in to a campaign with the ID of {id} on your site | 365 days |
| omSeen-{id} | Used to determine if a visitor has been shown a campaign by the slug. No expiration date | 30 days |
| om-{id} | used to determine if a visitor has interacted with a campaign ID of {id} on your site. | 30 days |
| om-interaction-cookie / omGlobalInteractionCookie | Used to determine if a visitor has interacted with any campaign on your site. | Session |
| om-global-cookie / omGlobalSuccessCookie | Used to prevent any future OptinMonster campaigns from showing on your site. | Session |
| _omappvs | Cookie is used to identify returning visitors | 1 day |
| _omappvp | Cookie is used to identify returning visitors | 1 day |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
⚠️ Disabling essential cookies will affect core website functionality such as logging in and maintaining your session.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@exedotcom.ca or visit our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.