Cookie
Declaration
MindfulBiz Ethical AI Standards
Jurisdiction: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Compliance: PIPEDA & CASL Standards
Last Updated: 2024
1. Introduction and Legal Context
MindfulBiz ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and transparency in the deployment of Ethical AI solutions. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our digital infrastructure.
As an entity operating out of Ottawa, Canada, we adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) where applicable. Furthermore, our digital communications are designed to align with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and international benchmarks such as the GDPR for our global partners.
Legal Disclaimer
This document serves as a regulatory disclosure and does not constitute legal advice. While MindfulBiz strives for absolute accuracy in AI ethics, users are encouraged to consult with legal counsel regarding specific compliance requirements in their local jurisdictions.
2. Understanding Cookies
In the context of Modern Business and AI, cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture specific information. They enable our systems to provide a seamless, secure, and personalized experience by remembering your preferences and optimizing algorithmic efficiency.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the operation of our AI governance platform. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas or use e-billing services.
- • Session ID (Duration: Session)
- • Security CSRF Tokens (Duration: Session)
- • Load Balancing (Duration: Session)
Performance & Analytical Cookies
These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular.
- • Google Analytics (_ga) (Duration: 2 years)
- • Heatmap Tracking (Duration: 1 year)
- • AI Model Usage Stats (Duration: 6 months)
Functional & Marketing Cookies
These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you and remember your preferences (e.g., your choice of language or region).
- • Language Preference (Duration: 1 year)
- • Retargeting Pixels (Duration: 90 days)
- • Social Media Integration (Duration: Varies)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA), the collection of information via cookies requires "meaningful consent." MindfulBiz operates on the following principles:
- 01. Implicit Consent: For strictly necessary cookies required for the basic functionality of the site.
- 02. Explicit Consent (Opt-in): For analytical and marketing cookies. We will not deploy these until you have interacted with our consent banner.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In our pursuit of Ethical AI, we occasionally partner with third-party service providers (such as Google, LinkedIn, or specialized AI auditing firms). These third parties may set cookies on your device to enable their services to function. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies; you should check the relevant third-party website for more information about these.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or by adjusting your browser settings.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact the MindfulBiz Data Protection Officer at: