cookie and interest-based advertising policy.

This Cookie and Interest-Based Advertising Policy explains how we use cookies and other similar technology on this website (the “Site”).  References in this Cookie Policy to the Site includes the following website (and all associated web pages): www.randstad.ca.  This Site is owned and operated by Randstad Interim Inc. ("Randstad Canada").  References to “we”, “us” or “our” in this Cookie Policy are to Randstad Canada and also includes, where applicable, our affiliates, service providers, suppliers and sub-contractors. The terms "you" and “your” as used in these terms and conditions refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing or using this Site for any reason.

Whenever you visit or interact with the Site, in addition to any information that you choose to submit to us, we or selected third parties may use technologies such as cookies that store or access information already stored on your personal computer, laptop, tablet, mobile phone or similar device (each a device).   Cookies are small text files that the Site places on the browser of your Device. These cookies are used to facilitate the use of the Site, to improve the presentations and user experience and to increase the relevance of the material provided on the Site and on third party websites, by coordinating this with your interests and preferences.  In as far as personal data are gathered with the aid of cookies, these are processed in compliance with the provisions of our privacy statement and this Cookie and Interest-Based Advertising Policy.

Cookies can be placed both by Randstad itself and by other parties with which Randstad cooperates. A few of the methods that may be used on this Site to store or access information already stored on your Device include the following (and, in the future, other technology and methods may be developed):

functional cookies

Randstad places cookies that can ensure that you will be logged on automatically on your next visit and that can facilitate your use of the Site (for example because this means that your preferences are remembered).

web statistics and analytics cookies

Randstad Canada makes use of cookies for web statistics. We use these to collect information on how (often and how long) visitors use our Site. As a result, we can tailor the Site still more closely to the visitors. Randstad Canada uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies (text files placed on your computer) to help the website operators analyze how users use their website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Site, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

interest-based advertising

These cookies and other tracking technologies (such as pixel tags) are placed both by Randstad Canada and by third parties such as ad networks and other advertising companies, with Randstad’s consent. With the aid of these cookies, we measure matters including whether an advertising campaign is relevant to you or to a specific target group. These cookies can also be used to increase the relevance of the advertising and other material provided on our Site or those of third parties, by coordinating this with your surfing behavior and interests. For example, Randstad Canada and these third parties may collect information about your activity across your different devices on our Site and third-party websites (such as web pages you visit and your interaction with our advertising and other communications) and use this information to make predictions about your preferences, develop personalized content and deliver advertising that is more relevant to you across the Internet. In addition, these cookies can be used to limit the number of times that an advertisement is shown.

how to opt-out of interest-based advertising

For more information about interest-based advertising on your desktop or mobile browser  and to understand your options, including how you can opt-out of receiving behavioural ads from third-party advertising companies participating in the DAAC, please visit the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada website at http://youradchoices.ca/choices. ;

Please note that even if you opt-out of interest-based advertising by a third party, these tracking technologies may still collect data for other purposes including analytics and you will still see ads from us, but the ads will not be targeted based on behavioural information about you and may therefore be less relevant to you and your interests. 

To successfully opt-out, you must have cookies enabled in your web browser. Please see your browser’s instructions for information on cookies and how to enable them. Your opt-out only applies to the web browser you use so you must opt-out of each web browser on each device that you use. Once you opt out, if you delete your browser’s saved cookies, you may need to opt-out again.

custom audience

We may also use services provided by third-party platforms (such as social networking and other websites) to serve targeted advertisements on such platforms to you or others, and we may provide a hashed version of your email address or other information to the platform provider for such purposes. To opt-out of the use of your information for such purposes, please click here. 

reference to third parties (including social media)

This Site contains links and buttons with references to third party websites. These include the network services of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. When you click on such a link or button, you leave the Site and these third parties are responsible for the information that is recorded via cookies.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, if you do this you may lose some useful functionality such as personalization and "keep me signed in" and "remember me" features. Certain parts of the website may also no longer be visible or accessible. How to disable the cookies in your browser. To opt-out of interest-based advertising, please see “Interest-Based Advertising” section above.

We may change this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices. The amended version will show the date on which the latest changes were made. You are advised to check our Cookie Policy regularly, so that you remain aware of any changes.

last updated date: 09-18-2018