Cookies Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how ChangeLondon (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://changelondon.ca (the “Platform”). It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

  • First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website

  • Third-party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics, social media)


2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and related technologies for the following purposes:

a) Essential Cookies
  • Keep you logged into your account

  • Enable petition signing, commenting, and secure authentication

  • Protect against fraud and spam

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
  • Measure traffic, user activity, and engagement

  • Improve navigation and load times

  • Collect anonymous statistics about how petitions and pages are used

c) Functionality Cookies
  • Remember your preferences (language, display, cookie settings)

  • Save form inputs and site interactions

d) Advertising & Social Media Cookies
  • Allow sharing petitions on platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram

  • Track referral links for outreach campaigns

  • May be used by partners to measure ad performance (if applicable in future sponsorships)


3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers that place cookies on your device. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics – for anonymous site usage statistics

  • Meta/Facebook Pixel – if activated for campaign tracking

  • WordPress Plugins – some plugins may set cookies to function (e.g., comment systems, petition counters, spam prevention tools)

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for details.


4. Your Cookie Choices

You have control over cookies:

  • Browser Settings – You can delete or block cookies at any time through your browser preferences.

  • Cookie Banner/Consent Tool – On your first visit, you may be asked to accept or reject certain cookies. Your choices will be remembered.

  • Opt-Out Options – Third-party tools like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on let you disable tracking.

Please note: Blocking or disabling cookies may affect site functionality, such as petition signing or account login.


5. Data Collected by Cookies

Cookies may collect:

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Petition and comment interactions

  • Referral links or sources

This data is generally aggregated and anonymous but may be linked to your account when logged in.


6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may revise this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted at https://changelondon.ca/cookies-policy with the updated “Effective Date.”


7. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://changelondon.ca
📍 Address: London, Ontario, Canada

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