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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Mellowhike ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at mellowhike.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Mellowhike) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • Essential Cookies: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the Site's functionality.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
  • Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Site. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session state Session

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's functionality and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks user behavior 3 months
ads_prefs Stores advertising preferences 1 year

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager, which appears when you first visit our Site. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

Our Cookie Consent Manager allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category
  • View detailed information about each cookie category

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. The method for doing so varies from browser to browser. Please visit your browser's help menu for instructions:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Site, and certain features may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements on and through the Site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our Site. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies. The information generated relating to our Site is used to create reports about the use of the Site. Google will store this information. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.2 Advertising Partners

We may work with third-party advertising partners to display advertisements on our Site and other sites. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your browsing activities and interests.

7. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear GIFs). Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are embedded invisibly on web pages or in emails. They are used to track user activity and compile statistics about Site usage.

Web beacons may be used to:

  • Count users who visit certain pages
  • Deliver co-branded services
  • Understand usage patterns
  • Determine whether emails have been opened and acted upon

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. How browsers communicate the DNT signal is not yet uniform, and there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Currently, our Site does not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can use the cookie preference tools described in this policy to control cookie usage.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to control them, visit:

  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • www.youronlinechoices.com
  • www.networkadvertising.org

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Mellowhike

5718 1a St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0E8

Phone: +1 833 393 7625

Email: privacy@mellowhike.com

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