Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve our website and deliver a better, more personalized service by enabling us to:
- Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
- Store information about your preferences and customize our website according to your individual interests
- Speed up your searches
- Recognize you when you return to our website
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate around the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information.
3.1 Common Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
- Twitter: Social media sharing and widgets
- Instagram: Social media content embedding
- YouTube: Video content embedding (if applicable)
- Payment processors: Secure payment processing
3.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies
For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies:
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
4.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our website.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Changing Your Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
- Using your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Contacting us directly with your preferences
5.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience:
6.1 Necessary Cookies
Disabling necessary cookies may result in:
- Inability to complete purchases
- Loss of shopping cart contents
- Repeated login requirements
- Limited website functionality
6.2 Analytics and Marketing Cookies
Disabling these cookies will:
- Prevent us from improving our website based on usage data
- Result in less relevant advertising
- Disable social media sharing features
- Limit personalized content recommendations
7. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Be informed about our use of cookies
- Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Request deletion of cookie data
- Complain to relevant authorities if you believe your rights have been violated
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you through our website or email for significant changes
- Obtain new consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Abbia Scuri
1247 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1L6
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123