Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience.
How We Use Cookies
Cobalt Branch Grooming uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Stores your preference regarding cookie acceptance
- Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Form data: Temporarily stores information entered in forms to improve user experience
- Preferences: Remembers choices you make to improve your experience
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page visits: Records which pages are visited and how long visitors spend on each page
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
- User behavior: Tracks navigation patterns to identify areas for improvement
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage technology to store certain preferences on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. We use local storage to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Store form data temporarily during your session
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may use cookies to:
- Provide analytics and performance data
- Enable content from external platforms
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their data practices.
Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies and can manage your preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Common options include:
- Viewing cookies stored on your device
- Allowing or blocking cookies
- Deleting cookies when you close your browser
- Browsing in "private" or "incognito" mode
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic operation of the site.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
Cobalt Branch Grooming
742 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1E9
Canada
Email: [email protected]