Welcome to the Cookie Policy for Alberta Teiko Architect. This website aims to function smoothly and provide a thoughtful experience. To help us do that, we use cookies and similar technologies. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve performance, and understand how users interact with pages.

There are two types:

Session cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Help the website function properly (e.g., navigation, session management).

Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent).

Enhance security.

We do not use advertising, targeting, or social media login cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies:

These cookies are essential for basic site functionality. They help with things like:

• Page navigation
• Accessing secure areas
• Remembering your cookie settings

Disabling these may cause parts of the site to break or behave unexpectedly.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors find and use our site. These cookies collect anonymous data like:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on each page
• Browser and device types
• Approximate location (based on IP)
• Common examples: _ga, _gid, _gat, _ga_*We do not use this data to personally identify you, and we do not connect it to ads or marketing services.

C. Functionality Cookies

These remember your choices (like dismissing a banner or setting preferences), offering a smoother user experience.

D. Security Cookies

Some cookies help us detect and prevent suspicious or harmful activity, keeping your visit secure.

4. Cookies We Don’t Use

We do not use:

• Advertising/Targeting Cookies
• Social Media Sign-In Cookies
• Marketing Pixels

5. Your Choices: Accept, Reject, or Control

You have full control over cookie use:

A. Browser Controls

Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change your settings to block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help section for how-to guides. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

B. Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with Google’s free browser add-on. Search for:“Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on”

6. Data Retention

Analytics cookies are persistent and have varying lifespans—some may last from minutes to up to 24 months. Cookie expiration is controlled by the service provider (e.g., Google) and your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the Effective Date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please reach out via the contact form or email listed on our website:

albertateiko.com

Effective Date: 18 September 2025