Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

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

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Essential cookies we use:

• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Session management: Maintains your session state across pages

Analytics Cookies

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

Analytics cookies we use:

• Usage tracking: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
• Performance monitoring: Page load times and technical errors

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Functional cookies we use:

• Preference storage: Language preferences, display settings
• Form data: Temporarily stores form information to improve user experience

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties to help us analyze how our website is used.

Third-party services that may set cookies:

• Web analytics providers
• Content delivery networks

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their cookies.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

• Store your cookie consent preferences
• Remember functional preferences
• Improve site performance

Local storage data remains on your device until explicitly cleared and is not transmitted to our servers.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically last:

• Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
• Analytics data: 24 months
• Functional preferences: 6 months

Managing Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed information on managing cookies in specific browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track or use cookies for behavioral advertising when such signals are detected.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block cookies, you can still browse our website, but some features may not function optimally:

• Form submissions may require re-entry of information
• Preferences may not be remembered between visits
• We may not be able to recognize repeat visitors for analytics purposes

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. For information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

For European visitors, please see our GDPR Compliance information regarding cookies and consent.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 428 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V2, Canada

Specific Cookie Information

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie preferences	12 months	Essential
sessionID	Maintains your browsing session	Session	Essential
analytics	Tracks site usage and performance	24 months	Analytics
preferences	Remembers your site preferences	6 months	Functional