1. INTRODUCTION
This policy supplements the Personal Information Privacy Policy of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie (P-23) with respect to the use of website cookies.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your computer or mobile device when you visit web pages, such as our website. They perform various functions and differ according to their roles.
They provide us with useful information about the browser you are using and the pages you have visited. You may refuse or control these cookies (see how by consulting the section “How to manage cookies” below).
We are committed to protecting your privacy. To learn more about how we collect, use, or disclose your personal information, or to contact us, please consult the Personal Information Privacy Policy of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie.
3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (mandatory)
These cookies are strictly necessary for navigating our website and therefore cannot be disabled. They are used, among other things, to ensure compliance with certain standards and regulations, to retain your preferences while browsing, and to display website content in the correct format and language. They allow us to:
- Store your consent preferences;
- Optimize your user experience.
These cookies do not collect any information that could identify you or be used for marketing purposes.
3.2 Analytical cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how our website is used, such as the number of visitors, the number of unique visitors, and the pages visited. They also enable statistical analysis of our website’s performance by recording navigation and usage data, as well as actions taken by visitors. They further support continuous improvement of content and technology by tracking interactions across different sections of the site and identifying potential technical issues.
They allow us to:
- Improve the relevance and usability of our services to better meet your needs;
- Determine how many times you have visited our website;
- Collect and analyze statistical and behavioral data on your use of our website for optimization purposes.
3.3 Marketing cookies
The website of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie does not use marketing cookies. If such cookies are used in the future, this policy will be updated and these options will be available in the cookie settings.
4. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
When you first visit our website, a pop-up window will appear explaining the use of cookies. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of all cookies as described in the pop-up window and in this Cookie Use Policy. You may disable cookies through your browser; however, please note that our website may no longer function properly.
To manage cookies on our website and to view the list of cookies used, you may access the settings at any time by clicking the “Cookies” icon at the bottom of the website. Please note that cookie management is associated with the browser and device you are using. If you use another device or browser during a future visit, the cookie management banner will reappear.
5. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER
You may delete or disable cookies at any time through your browser.
5.1 Management by web browser
5.2 Management on mobile devices
You may also generally manage cookie storage by adjusting the settings on your smartphone:
- Clear history and cookies stored in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod;
- Delete your history and activity on Android devices.
6. PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POLICY
The person responsible for privacy protection is responsible for overseeing matters related to this Policy for the Use of Website Cookies of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie.
Name of the person responsible: Carole Friolet-Landry, Clerk
Email address:
7. ADOPTION
This policy supersedes any other policy for the use of website cookies.
CARRIED in Council on February 9, 2026 by resolution 26-02-15.
