Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2025 | Applies to: gowuku.info

This Cookie Policy explains how Gowuku (operating under the legal name Gowuku, hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at gowuku.info. This policy is designed to comply with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and applicable provincial privacy laws such as Quebec’s Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector).

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where your consent is required, we will present you with a clear consent mechanism before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies are stored either in your browser’s memory (session cookies) or on your device’s hard drive (persistent cookies).

Cookies typically contain the following information:

• The name of the server the cookie was sent from
• The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will remain active)
• A unique identifier (a randomly generated number)
• Any values the website needs to remember about your visit

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session storage. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”

Cookies are generally set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies), or they may be set by third-party services the website uses (known as third-party cookies). Both types may be used on gowuku.info.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience
• To deliver relevant content and, where applicable, targeted advertising
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• To record your cookie consent choices

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on gowuku.info into the following types:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies are required for the fundamental operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly and services you have specifically requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your prior consent under Canadian law.

Examples of what essential cookies do:

• Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
• Enable secure login and authentication processes
• Prevent fraudulent use of our services and protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Load-balance traffic across servers to ensure performance and stability
• Remember items in your shopping cart or form inputs during a session

3.2 Functional Cookies (Preference Cookies)

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and to provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies 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, some or all of these services may not function correctly.

Functional cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Remembering your language or region preference
• Storing your display preferences (e.g., font size, layout)
• Remembering your username or login details (if you choose to save them)
• Storing your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on every visit

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the way our website works and the content we provide. These cookies may collect information about the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, errors you encounter, and how you arrived at our website.

Analytics data may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Geographic location (country and city level only)
• Errors encountered during your visit

We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose. When we do, data is transmitted to Google servers, which may be located outside Canada, including in the United States. We take steps to ensure appropriate data transfer safeguards are in place. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

Where applicable, marketing cookies may be placed on your device by us or our advertising partners. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to help deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

These cookies will only be placed on your device with your explicit consent.

4. Detailed Cookie Table

The following table lists the specific cookies used on gowuku.info, along with their purpose, type, and duration:

Note: The cookies listed above represent those currently in use. The actual cookies present on your device may vary based on the features and services you access on our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content, features, or functionality provided by third parties. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device when you visit gowuku.info. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Third-party services that may set cookies on gowuku.info include:

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography on our website. When your browser loads a page that uses Google Fonts, your browser makes a request to Google servers, which may set cookies or log your IP address. See Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): We may use CDN providers to serve scripts, stylesheets, and other assets more efficiently. These CDN services may set cookies or collect technical information about your visit.
• Google Analytics: As described in Section 3.3, Google Analytics places cookies to help us analyze website traffic. Google’s data practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.
• Social Media Plugins: If we incorporate social media sharing buttons or embedded content, the respective social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms.
• Payment Processors: Where applicable, third-party payment processors may set cookies during the checkout or payment process. We do not control these cookies.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.

6. Cookie Consent Mechanism

In accordance with Canadian privacy law — particularly Quebec’s Law 25 and the principles of meaningful consent under PIPEDA — we operate a cookie consent management system on gowuku.info.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that:

• Clearly identifies the types of cookies we use
• Explains the purpose of each category of cookies
• Provides you with clear options to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category
• Does not use pre-ticked boxes for non-essential categories
• Links to this full Cookie Policy

Your consent choices are stored in a functional cookie (see cookie_consent in Section 4) so we do not ask you repeatedly. You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by using our Cookie Preference Centre, which is accessible via the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

Please note that essential cookies do not require your consent and will always be active, as they are necessary for the website to function. Refusing non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to access the core content of gowuku.info, although some features may be limited.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

In addition to our cookie consent mechanism, you can control and manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Please be aware that disabling cookies — particularly essential cookies — may affect the functionality of gowuku.info and other websites you visit.

Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used web browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Scroll down and click Privacy and security.
4. Click Cookies and other site data.
5. Choose your preferred option: “Allow all cookies,” “Block third-party cookies,” “Block all cookies,” etc.
6. To clear existing cookies, go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data and select Cookies and other site data.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Privacy & Security in the left-hand panel.
4. Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose your preferred protection level (Standard, Strict, or Custom).
5. To manage or delete individual cookies, scroll to the Cookies and Site Data section and click Manage Data or Clear Data.

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar.
2. Select Preferences (or Settings on newer macOS versions).
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. Under Website tracking, you can choose to block all cookies by checking “Block all cookies.”
5. To manage stored cookies, click Manage Website Data to see and remove individual cookies.
6. On iPhone or iPad: go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security and toggle Block All Cookies as desired.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Cookies and site permissions in the left-hand menu.
4. Click Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Toggle options to block third-party cookies or block all cookies as desired.
6. Click See all cookies and site data to view and manually delete specific cookies.

For other browsers, please refer to the browser’s official documentation or help centre for instructions on managing cookies.

You can also use opt-out tools provided by industry bodies, such as:

• Your Online Choices (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada)
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on gowuku.info. Below is a summary of the potential impact:

• Disabling essential cookies: The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to complete actions that require a session (e.g., form submissions, login, checkout). We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
• Disabling functional cookies: Your preferences will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your settings, language preferences, or display options each time you visit.
• Disabling analytics cookies: We will not be able to track how you use our website. This does not significantly affect your experience but reduces our ability to improve the website based on user behaviour.
• Disabling marketing cookies: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests because they will not be based on your browsing behaviour.

9. Canadian Privacy Law Compliance

Gowuku is committed to complying with all applicable Canadian privacy and data protection laws, including but not limited to:

• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): We collect only the minimum information necessary through cookies and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. Individuals have the right to access personal information collected about them and to withdraw consent.
• Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL): To the extent cookies are used in connection with electronic communications or commercial activity, we ensure compliance with CASL consent requirements.
• Quebec Law 25 (Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector): For visitors from Quebec, we comply with stricter consent requirements, including providing granular consent options, clear disclosure of cookie purposes, and the ability to withdraw consent easily. We ensure transparency about cross-border data transfers where applicable.
• Provincial Privacy Laws: We also monitor and comply with provincial privacy legislation in Alberta (PIPA) and British Columbia (PIPA BC) where applicable.

If you believe we are not handling your personal information in compliance with applicable law, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) at www.priv.gc.ca or with the relevant provincial privacy commissioner.

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use may transfer cookie data to servers located outside of Canada, including the United States and the European Union. When this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected with safeguards comparable to those required under Canadian law.

Specifically, where cookies collect personal information that is transferred internationally, we rely on:

• Contractual protections with third-party service providers
• Reviewing the privacy policies of third parties to confirm adequate data protection standards
• Anonymization and aggregation of analytics data where possible to minimize privacy risks

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in Quebec, in accordance with Law 25). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or otherwise. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the use of cookies on our website, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 13 and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
• Display a prominent notice on our website, or
• Notify you via email (if we have your contact information and the changes materially affect your rights)
• Re-present the cookie consent banner where required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of gowuku.info after changes have been posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy, subject to any required consent being obtained.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and related technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

We will endeavour to respond to all inquiries within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with our obligations under PIPEDA and applicable provincial law. If your inquiry relates to a formal access or correction request, additional time may be required, and we will inform you of any extension within the initial 30-day period.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

• Website: www.priv.gc.ca
• Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376
• Mail: 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1H3

This Cookie Policy was prepared for Gowuku operating at gowuku.info and is intended to comply with Canadian federal and provincial privacy legislation. This document does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal counsel regarding your privacy obligations, please consult a qualified Canadian privacy law professional.