Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 April 2026. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how ottawapropertylistings.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on our website (the “Site”), what choices you have, and how you can contact us about this policy. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember preferences, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage (such as HTML5 storage), session storage, pixels, tags, and scripts that perform comparable functions. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” unless we specify otherwise.
2. Who sets cookies?
Cookies may be “first-party” (set by us when you visit the Site) or “third-party” (set by another domain, such as an analytics or advertising partner, when content from that domain is loaded). Third-party cookies are subject to the third party’s own policies. When you follow links from our Site to external gambling operators or support organisations, those sites may set their own cookies outside our control.
3. Types of cookies we use
We categorise cookies and similar technologies as follows:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the Site to function, for example to enable security features, distribute traffic across servers, remember cookie consent choices where implemented, or maintain session integrity. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided. They do not require consent under UK ePrivacy rules where they are strictly necessary for the service you request, though we still inform you about them.
- Functional cookies: These remember choices you make (such as display preferences or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features. Where these are not strictly necessary, we will rely on your consent where required by law before placing them.
- Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are viewed most often, approximate geographic distribution of audiences, and error rates). We use this information in aggregated form to improve content, navigation, and technical performance. We aim to configure analytics tools to minimise identification of individuals and to respect your choices where consent is required.
We do not use cookies to run real-money gambling games on the Site; any gambling activity occurs on third-party operators’ platforms under their terms.
4. Storage duration
Cookies may be “session” cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain for a set period or until you delete them. The retention period depends on the purpose of each cookie. For example, consent records may be stored for up to twelve months or longer where needed to demonstrate compliance, while session identifiers may expire within hours.
5. Local storage and age verification
Where our Site uses browser storage (such as sessionStorage or localStorage) to remember that you have confirmed you are aged 18 or over, or to store cookie banner choices, that storage is local to your device and is described at the point of use. You can clear this storage through your browser settings, though you may need to repeat confirmations on your next visit.
6. Your choices: how to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. You can also set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site may not function correctly.
Where we display a cookie banner with Accept and Reject options, selecting Reject will limit non-essential cookies in line with our implementation at that time. Your choice may be stored locally so we do not repeatedly ask you on every page view. You may change your mind by clearing Site data in your browser or by contacting us if we provide an additional preference mechanism.
7. Third-party links and embedded content
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including gambling operators, regulators, and responsible gambling organisations. Those sites may use cookies when you visit them. We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices; please review their policies when you leave our Site.
8. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes may also be highlighted on the Site where appropriate.
9. More information about your privacy rights
For details on how we process personal data in connection with cookies and other processing activities, see our Privacy Policy. UK residents have rights under data protection law, including the right to object to certain processing and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
10. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@ottawapropertylistings.com.