Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies store information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: To provide basic website features and services
• Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
• Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements.

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site and what pages they visit. We use this information to improve our website.

Learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) that may set cookies to track your interaction with these features.

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, our payment processors may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

5.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help our website function during your visit.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period (days, months, or years) and are activated each time you visit our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings.

7. Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

7.1 Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out

7.2 Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada: youradchoices.ca
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Necessary cookies: Cannot be disabled; website may not function properly
• Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
• Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
• Preference cookies: Your settings and preferences won't be remembered

9. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard way for websites to respond to these signals, so we do not respond to Do Not Track requests at this time.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Showing a notice when you visit our website

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

12. Cookie Settings

You can update your cookie preferences at any time: