This Cookie Policy explains how Gorikaya Chechevitsa ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive.
1.1 Types of Cookies
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (our website)
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services used on our website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website and to understand how our website is used.
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security: Protecting against security threats and ensuring secure connections
- Authentication: Remembering your login status and maintaining session security
- Form functionality: Ensuring contact forms and newsletter subscriptions work properly
- Cookie preferences: Remembering your cookie consent choices
- Load balancing: Distributing website traffic effectively
2.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Track visitor behavior: Understanding which pages are most popular and how users navigate our site
- Measure performance: Monitoring website speed, errors, and technical issues
- Analyze traffic sources: Understanding how visitors find our website
- Improve content: Identifying which content is most valuable to our visitors
- Optimize user experience: Making data-driven improvements to website design and functionality
2.3 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements: Showing you targeted ads based on your interests
- Measure advertising effectiveness: Understanding which marketing campaigns are most successful
- Retargeting: Showing you relevant ads on other websites you visit
- Social media integration: Enabling sharing and social media functionality
- Content personalization: Customizing content based on your preferences and behavior
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the types of cookies we use on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| cookieSettings | Stores detailed cookie category preferences | 1 year |
| sessionID | Maintains session security | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Website Analytics | Track page views, user behavior, and website performance | 2 years |
| Performance Monitoring | Monitor website speed and technical performance | 30 days |
3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media Integration | Enable social sharing and social media features | 1 year |
| Advertising | Deliver targeted advertisements and measure effectiveness | 90 days |
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as pixel tags) are small graphic images that may be included in our web pages and emails. They help us:
- Track email open rates and engagement
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Measure the effectiveness of our communications
- Verify that emails are delivered successfully
4.2 Local Storage
We may use local storage technologies to:
- Store user preferences and settings
- Improve website performance and loading times
- Maintain form data temporarily
- Enhance user experience across sessions
4.3 Log Files
Our web servers automatically collect information in log files, including:
- IP addresses and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Referring website information
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed and actions taken
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies on our website:
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies: Consent to all cookie categories
- Accept necessary only: Only allow essential cookies
- Customize settings: Choose which cookie categories to allow
5.2 Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using the cookie management tool in your browser
- Clearing your browser's cookie storage
- Contacting us directly to update your preferences
5.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
- Clear existing cookies: Delete cookies already stored on your device
- Set cookie expiration: Control how long cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:
6.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Inability to submit contact forms
- Loss of security features
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter preferences on each visit
6.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
- Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
- Limit our ability to improve website performance
- Reduce our insight into content effectiveness
- Not affect your website browsing experience
6.3 Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Result in less relevant advertisements
- Prevent personalized content recommendations
- Limit social media integration features
- Not affect core website functionality
7. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
7.1 Social Media Platforms
- LinkedIn: Social sharing and professional networking features
- Twitter: Social sharing and embedded content
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising pixels
7.2 Analytics Services
- Website analytics providers: Traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Performance monitoring: Website speed and error tracking
- Heatmap services: User interaction analysis
7.3 Content Delivery Networks
- CDN providers: Faster content delivery and improved performance
- Font services: Web font delivery and optimization
- Image optimization: Faster image loading
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie policy. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how they use cookies.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When cookies result in data transfers to these providers:
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
- We verify that adequate privacy protection exists
- We obtain your consent where required by law
- We maintain contractual protections for your data
9. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New technologies or services we implement
- Changes in applicable laws and regulations
- Improvements to our privacy practices
When we make material changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website or email communications
- Request new consent where required by law
- Provide reasonable notice of the changes
10. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
10.1 Consent
For analytics and marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit consent obtained through our cookie banner and preference settings.
10.2 Legitimate Interests
For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interests in:
- Ensuring website security and functionality
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Maintaining website performance
- Providing basic website services
10.3 Contractual Necessity
Some cookies are necessary to fulfill our obligations when you use our services or contact us for legal assistance.
11. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Cookie Questions
Gorikaya Chechevitsa
1200 Bay Street, Suite 1101
Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
We will respond to your cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca
- Your Online Choices (Canada): Digital advertising alliance opt-out tools
- Browser help pages: Each browser provides detailed cookie management instructions
- Industry guidelines: Canadian Marketing Association privacy guidelines
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and is part of our comprehensive privacy framework.