Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 13, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it. Canal Cask Corp. ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on canalcask.com.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Canal Cask | Stores your cookie preference (accepted/declined) | Persistent |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to track site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | 24 hours |
3. Essential Cookies
We use one internal cookie (cookie_consent) stored in your browser's localStorage to remember whether you have accepted or declined cookies. This is necessary for the site to respect your preference and is not shared with any third party.
4. Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our website. This helps us understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behaviour so we can improve the site experience. Google Analytics cookies are only loaded after you click "Accept" on the cookie consent banner.
Data collected by Google Analytics includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you found our site)
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We do not share analytics data with any other third parties.
5. Internal Tracking
We track basic usage metrics internally (such as form submissions and page views via server logs) to monitor site health and respond to inquiries. This data is stored securely and used solely for operational purposes.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- On our site: Clear your browser's localStorage for canalcask.com and refresh the page. The consent banner will reappear.
- In your browser: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@canalcask.com.