Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
Node Discoveries uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functions: To remember your preferences and provide basic website functionality.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content.
- Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| nd_subscribers | Stores newsletter subscription status locally | Persistent |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook/Meta | Tracks visits across websites for advertising | 3 months |
| fr | Facebook/Meta | Delivers targeted advertising | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies include:
- Google: For analytics and advertising services. Google's Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook): For advertising and conversion tracking. Meta's Privacy Policy
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain tracking using these tools:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Adjust your Facebook Ad Preferences
- General: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (a feature of your web browser) to store certain information on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage to remember your newsletter subscription status.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 3898 Summerside Dr, Kelowna BC, Canada V1W 3Z6