This Cookie Policy explains how Bikers Battling Cancer uses cookies and similar technologies on the parts of our site related to Chicken Road and all other pages we operate. We want you to understand what data is collected when you visit, how that data is used, and what choices you have. Cookies help our volunteers and supporters keep the ChickenRoad community organized, from tracking event registrations to remembering your preferences. Because privacy and transparency matter to us, we try to describe these tools in clear, straightforward language. By continuing to browse our site after seeing a cookie notice, you are agreeing that we may place cookies on the device you are using, unless you later change your settings. If anything in this policy feels unclear, we encourage you to review the sections below where each type of cookie and your options are set out in more detail.
Summary of the purpose of the cookie policy
The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to give you a quick, readable overview of how cookies work across our Chicken Road fund-raising and information pages. It outlines what information cookies store, how long they stay on your device, and when they are used for essential functions versus optional features. We rely on cookies to keep the site secure, to remember basic settings like your language or region, and to understand which parts of the site people find most helpful. At the same time, this policy explains where you can make choices, including switching off certain non-essential cookies or using browser tools to limit tracking. Think of it as a short guide you can refer back to whenever you want to check what is happening in the background while you browse.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit, and our Chicken Road pages use them in the same way as most modern sites. They allow the site to recognize your browser between visits, which helps things like keeping you logged in or remembering that you have already seen a particular message. Some cookies are set directly by our own systems, while others may be placed by third parties that provide services such as analytics or embedded content to ChickenRoad supporters. Each cookie usually contains information such as the site name, an identifier, and sometimes a timestamp or simple setting, but it does not by itself reveal your name or contact details. When we talk about cookies in this policy, we also include similar technologies like pixels and local storage that help the Chicken Road site function or measure activity. Wherever a specific tool collects data that could identify you, we treat it with the same care as any other personal information.
How and why cookies are used
Our site uses cookies for several practical reasons, especially on pages that describe rides like Chicken Road, where stability and security are important. Some cookies are strictly necessary so that basic features work, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or submitting donation and registration forms. Others are used to understand how visitors interact with the site, which helps us see whether information about ChickenRoad and other initiatives is easy to find. The cookies we use usually fall into a few simple categories, which can be helpful to know when adjusting your browser settings or privacy tools.
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Essential cookies that keep the site running and secure.
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Functional cookies that remember choices like language or region.
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Analytics cookies that help us understand visitor numbers and patterns.
Where possible, we configure these tools to respect local privacy rules and to avoid collecting more data than is needed for the feature to work. You can usually control or delete cookies in your browser, but disabling some types may cause pages to load incorrectly or make it harder to take part in online events. For any cookies that are not essential, we aim to give you clear options through banners or preferences where this is technically feasible.
Your Rights
You have the right to decide how cookies are used on your devices, including when you visit our Chicken Road event and donation pages. Depending on where you live, local privacy laws may give you specific rights, such as opting out of certain types of tracking or withdrawing consent you previously gave. Even where the law does not spell out every detail, we try to handle your preferences with care and respect. In practice, your choices often include options like these.
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Using browser settings to block or delete cookies.
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Adjusting cookie banners or preference centers where available.
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Installing privacy tools or add-ons that limit third-party tracking.
If you change your mind about non-essential cookies, you can usually revisit your browser settings or clear existing cookies and then review any preferences that appear. Where you exercise rights such as access, correction, or deletion of personal data linked to cookie identifiers, we may ask for enough information to verify that the request comes from you.
Contact details
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies relate to Chicken Road, you can reach out to the small team that manages our online presence. The easiest way to contact us is by email at contact@BikersBattlingCancer.ca, where volunteers monitor messages related to privacy, events, and website issues. Please mention that your enquiry is about cookies or online tracking so we can direct it quickly to the right person, especially if it involves information connected with ChickenRoad. Depending on the nature of your request, we might need a little time to look into our logs and systems before responding. When we reply, we will aim to explain in clear terms what data is involved and what steps we can take together to address your concern.
Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective from 22 December 2025 and applies to all visits to our Chicken Road pages and related areas of the Bikers Battling Cancer site from that date onward. From time to time we may update the policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the way we run our events and campaigns. When we make a significant change, we will adjust the date shown here and may highlight the update on the site so that regular visitors notice it. Earlier versions of the policy may still be available on request if you need to understand how cookies were used during a particular period. We encourage you to review this page occasionally so you stay informed about how cookies support the work you see online.
