Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

EcoHome Gadgets Canada uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding website traffic and user behavior
• Improving our services and user experience
• Providing personalized content and recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help keep our website secure
• Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User journey analysis
• Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

• Advertising cookies
• Social media integration cookies
• Remarketing cookies
• Conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and insights
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Support Tools: For chat and support services

5. Cookie Duration

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

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookies and can manage them in several ways:

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

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

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually:

• View what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some personalized features may not be available
• The website may not remember your preferences
• Some functionality may be limited or unavailable

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Information

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

11. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. You can:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• File a complaint with privacy authorities