True North Brief, owned and operated by Great Lakes Press Ltd., uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our site functions properly, understand how readers engage with our journalism, and deliver relevant advertising. This Cookie Policy explains the categories of cookies we use, how you can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Settings mechanism, and where to find more information in our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of essential cookies; for any non-essential cookies, we ask for your explicit consent and allow you to change your preferences at any time.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, and deliver content that matches your interests. Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage. At True North Brief, we use these tools only in ways that respect your privacy and comply with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.
We distinguish between essential cookies (necessary for the site to function) and non-essential cookies (used for analytics, advertising, and personalisation). Our use of non-essential cookies always requires your prior consent, which you can grant or withdraw through our Cookie Settings tool.
What categories of cookies does True North Brief use?
We group cookies into three categories: Strictly Necessary, Analytics & Performance, and Targeting & Advertising. Each category serves a distinct purpose and is subject to different consent requirements.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to navigate the site and use its core features, such as accessing secure areas or remembering your cookie preference. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our Cookie Settings.
- Analytics & Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with truenorthbrief.com, which articles are most read, and where technical issues may arise. We use services like Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised. We ask for your consent before placing these cookies.
- Targeting & Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of our advertising partnerships. We work with third-party ad networks that may place these cookies. Consent is required, and you can opt out at any time.
We do not use cookies for purposes beyond those listed here. Our commercial partners, including advertisers and affiliate programmes, are contractually required to respect your consent choices. For details on our commercial relationships, see our Ownership & Funding page.
How can I manage or withdraw my consent for non-essential cookies?
You can control which non-essential cookies are used by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page on our site. This tool lets you accept or reject each category of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time, and your choice will be stored for 12 months. If you revoke consent, any previously placed non-essential cookies will be deleted or made inactive.
Alternatively, you may set your browser to block cookies or alert you when a cookie is set. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent some parts of the site from working properly. For more information about managing cookies in popular browsers, please visit the browser’s help section. Our Accessibility Statement provides further guidance on browser tools.
What you can expect from us
True North Brief is committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to track your activity across unrelated websites without your knowledge. All cookie data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the stated purpose. Our editorial independence – guaranteed under the oversight of Editor‑in‑Chief Daniel Campbell – means that advertising or commercial relationships never influence what cookies we use or how we handle your data. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our homepage and update the “Last revised” date at the top of this page.
How does this Cookie Policy relate to True North Brief’s Privacy Policy?
Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information beyond cookies – including data you submit through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments. It also explains your rights under Canadian privacy law and how to request access to or deletion of your data. This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy. For a complete picture of our data practices, please visit /about-us/privacy-policy/. You may also find our Terms of Use helpful for understanding the legal framework governing your use of our site.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about how True North Brief uses cookies, want to exercise a privacy right, or wish to file a concern, please contact our privacy team at privacy@truenorthbrief.com. We aim to respond within five business days. For general inquiries, you may also reach our office at +1 613 555 0142 or write to 200‑440 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6, Canada. Additional contact details for our editorial and fact‑checking teams are available on our Contact page. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.