Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. About This Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how CARDSTREAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS LTD (MSB registration number: C100000953), incorporated in Canada under company registration number 1001161051, with registered office at 1907 Baseline Road, Unit 104, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C0C7, Canada (hereinafter "Cardstream", "we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at cardstreampayments.com.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, except where we are required to obtain your explicit consent under applicable law, in which case we will seek it separately via our cookie consent mechanism.
This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we collect and use personal data more broadly.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, operate more efficiently, and to provide information to the website operator.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects. For simplicity, we refer to all such technologies collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.
Cookies may be set by us directly (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we have incorporated into our website (third-party cookies). Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or language settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website, so we can measure and improve its performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We use this data solely to improve the user experience on our website and do not use it to identify individual visitors.
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. Should this change, this Policy will be updated accordingly and, where required, your consent will be sought.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers whose tools or services we incorporate, such as website analytics providers. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites. We have no direct control over the information collected by third-party cookies, and you should refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.
We only permit third-party cookies where we are satisfied that the relevant provider maintains an appropriate standard of data protection.
5. Your Choices and Cookie Management
You have several options for managing your cookie preferences:
Cookie consent tool: where required by law, we will present you with a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies
Browser settings: most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions
Third-party opt-out tools: certain third-party analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms, such as browser add-ons, that prevent their cookies from collecting data about your visits
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use some of its features. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to operate.
Changes to your cookie preferences via browser settings will apply to all websites you visit and are not specific to our website.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to such requests. We will keep this position under review as standards develop.
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect or be associated with personal data, for example where you are logged into our services or where a cookie is linked to information you have provided. Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, that processing is governed by our Privacy Policy and carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable law, or regulatory guidance. The updated Policy will be posted on our website with the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us at:
CARDSTREAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS LTD
1907 Baseline Road, Unit 104, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C0C7, Canada
Email: info@cardstreampayments.com