Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and improve functionality. Most websites use cookies—they're standard web technology.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by external services like analytics providers). They can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored until expiration or manual deletion).

How PowderDash Uses Cookies

We use cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience on powderdash.com. Here's exactly what we store and why:

1. Essential Functionality

These store your preferences so you don't have to reset them every visit:

These are stored in your browser's local storage (not traditional cookies but similar). They don't track you or contain personal information—just your UI preferences.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services (like Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies track:

• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at the Site (referral source)
• Device type (mobile/desktop), browser, and operating system
• General location (city/region, not precise GPS)

Data is anonymized and aggregated—we see "500 people visited the Compare page" but not "John Doe from Toronto visited at 2 PM." Analytics help us improve content and identify what users find useful.

3. Cookies We Don't Use

We do not use:

• Advertising/Tracking Cookies: We don't serve ads or track you across other sites.
• Social Media Cookies: We don't embed social share buttons that track you.
• Marketing Cookies: We don't retarget you with ads based on your visit.

Third-Party Cookies

When you click affiliate links or visit embedded content (like resort webcams), third parties may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies—they're governed by those sites' privacy policies.

Examples of third-party cookies you might encounter:

• Resort Websites: When you visit Whistler, Lake Louise, or Tremblant via our links, they may set cookies.
• Booking Platforms: If you use affiliate links to book tickets/lodging, those platforms set cookies.
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (or similar) sets cookies as described above.

How to Control Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies after each session. Note: Blocking all cookies may break some Site features (theme toggle, unit preference).

Opt Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Alternatively, use privacy-focused browsers (Brave, DuckDuckGo) or extensions (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger) that block trackers by default.

What Happens if You Disable Cookies?

The Site will still function, but:

• Theme preference (light/dark) won't persist between visits.
• Unit preference (cm/inches) resets to default every visit.
• We can't track usage patterns to improve the Site.

You can use the Site perfectly fine without cookies—just with a bit less convenience.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new cookies or change services. Updates will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Check back periodically if you're concerned about cookie usage.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us via our Contact page. For broader privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.