MEC's cookie notice

A “cookie” is a small text or image file that is passed from a website to your computer when you visit. It is automatically stored by your internet browser on your local hard drive.

Cookies store information about your visit, such as the time and date, pages viewed, preferences, and device identification information. This allows users to customize their preferences on our Site without the need to re-enter the same information on each visit.

Cookies also allow us to better understand how our users access and navigate our Site so that we can design and build a better experience for you.

On our Site, we use the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our Site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social Media cookies

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Site, although your access to some functionality and areas of our Site may be restricted.

You can find more information about cookies, how to control your cookie preferences and how to delete cookies at www.aboutcookies.org.

There are different ways to manage your cookies:

MEC Cookie Preference Center: The MEC Cookie Preference Center (which you can find by going to “Cookie settings” in our website footer) allows you to turn off some categories of cookies from the MEC website.

Managing cookies via your web browser: Most browsers have settings that allow you to manage cookies for all websites. See the links below for more information:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

Some Internet browsers include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Our Site does not currently process or respond to Do Not Track signals.

Cookies by third parties: Where third parties collect information through cookies, such as for targeted advertisements, you may also be able to opt-out of these practices. For example:

• Google Analytics is used to track statistics and user demographics, interests, and behavior on websites. Click here to learn more about how this information may be used, how to control the use of your information, or how to opt-out of the collection and use of your information.
• Third-party social networks that provide interactive plug-ins or social networking features (e.g., to allow you to connect to social media, such as Facebook) may use cookies to gather information regarding your use of our Site and relate this to the personal information they already have. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of these third-party social networks, which may provide additional ways to opt out of this collection and use of your information.

We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes to our information practices and we will post any changes to this page.

Your continued use of our Site following the posting of changes to this Cookie Notice will mean that you accept and agree to the changes to the Cookie Notice. We encourage you to periodically review our Cookie Notice and to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Notice generally, or specific cookies that are used on the Site, please contact the MEC Privacy Officer using the contact information below:

Mountain Equipment Company – Privacy Officer

151 E 2nd Ave, Unit 320

Vancouver, BC V5T 1B4

Email: [email protected]