Don’t get too excited… we don’t have a policy that insists you have to eat cookies while using our website. Although, if that’s what you want to do, go for it!
Unfortunately, our Cookie Policy is boring compared to cookie-eating permissions! However, it’s important that you know how browser cookies are used on our site AND what you can do to control or disable them.
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- What are cookies?
- Why do we use cookies?
- The cookies we use.
- How to disable cookies.
- Additional information.
Are you ready?! Let’s get down to all things cookie-related…
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
EVANBLY.COM uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help websites function properly, remember information about your visit, provide security features, understand how visitors use a website, display embedded content, and support advertising and social media features.
There are several types of cookies.
SESSION AND PERSISTENT COOKIES
Cookies may expire at the end of a browser session or remain on your device for a longer period.
SESSION COOKIES – These cookies generally last only for the duration of your browser session. They can be used for purposes such as maintaining website functionality or remembering actions taken during a visit. They normally expire when you close your browser.
PERSISTENT COOKIES – These cookies may remain on your device between browser sessions for a specified period of time. They can be used to remember preferences or actions when you return to a website.
FIRST AND THIRD PARTY COOKIES:
FIRST-PARTY COOKIES are set by the website you are visiting.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES are set by another service or domain that is used or displayed on the website you are visiting.
EVANBLY.COM uses third-party services for purposes that may include website security and performance, advertising, social media features and embedded content. Some of these third parties may use cookies, pixels, web beacons or similar technologies when their services are used on EVANBLY.COM.
Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies and practices. EVANBLY.COM does not control cookies placed directly by third-party services.
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WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
EVANBLY.COM uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes that may include:
- keeping the website functioning properly;
- protecting the website and visitors from security threats;
- improving website performance;
- providing social media features;
- allowing visitors to share content;
- displaying embedded content, such as YouTube videos; and
- supporting advertising and affiliate links.
Some third-party services used by EVANBLY.COM may also collect information about your interaction with their services according to their own privacy policies.
Where consent is required, visitors may be given the opportunity to accept or decline optional cookies through the cookie controls provided on EVANBLY.COM.
Your choices may affect the functionality of some website features. For example, blocking third-party cookies or embedded content may prevent some videos, sharing tools or other features from working as intended.
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THE COOKIES WE USE
The following categories describe cookies and similar technologies currently associated with EVANBLY.COM.
NECESSARY COOKIES
Necessary cookies support core website functionality, performance and security.
EVANBLY.COM uses:
Cloudflare – used in connection with our web hosting through Web Hosting Canada to provide additional website security and performance services.
Some necessary cookies may be required for the website to function properly and therefore may not be controlled in the same manner as optional cookies.
SOCIAL SHARING COOKIES
EVANBLY.COM uses social media and social-sharing features that allow visitors to interact with or share website content through social media platforms.
These features may use cookies or similar technologies to provide sharing functionality and communicate with the applicable social media service.
EVANBLY.COM currently uses or integrates with:
Facebook – used for social sharing functionality and to help us promote EVANBLY.COM content on Facebook.
Social sharing tools – EVANBLY.COM uses a social-sharing tool to allow visitors to easily share website content. The specific service used may change as website tools are updated.
EMBEDDED CONTENT COOKIES
EVANBLY.COM includes embedded content from third-party services.
YouTube – used to display and play video content on EVANBLY.COM. YouTube may use cookies or similar technologies when embedded video content is displayed or played.
Your interaction with YouTube content is also subject to Google’s and YouTube’s applicable privacy practices.
ADVERTISING COOKIES
Some advertising and affiliate partners may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies in connection with links or content appearing on EVANBLY.COM.
Our advertising and affiliate partners include:
Amazon – EVANBLY.COM participates in advertising and/or affiliate activities involving Amazon. Amazon may use cookies or similar technologies in connection with its services and links.
Information collected directly by Amazon is subject to Amazon’s own privacy practices.
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HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES
Where cookie controls are available on EVANBLY.COM, visitors may use those controls to accept or decline optional cookies.
You can review or change your cookie choices using the controls available on this website.
You can additionally control or delete cookies through your web browser. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings.
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect how EVANBLY.COM or certain website features function. For example, embedded videos, social-sharing features or other third-party content may not function as expected when certain cookies are blocked.
For information about managing cookies through your browser, please consult the privacy or cookie settings and help documentation provided by your browser.
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ADDITIONAL POLICIES
If you can’t get enough of this legal stuff—or you simply enjoy reading policies—you can also visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how EVANBLY.COM handles personal information.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or EVANBLY.COM’s privacy practices, please contact:
By email: evanbly {at} gmail {dot} com
By postal mail:
Please address all postal correspondence to:
Jennifer Bly
9580-170 Street NW Suite 1003
Edmonton, AB T5T 5R5
Canada
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This policy was created: April 7, 2018
Last updated: July 25, 2026