Cookie Policy for Calgary Metal Roofing Archive

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Calgary Metal Roofing Archive ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, calgary-metal-roofing.com. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or via the consent mechanism provided on our site.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted once you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

• Essential Operation: To enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its structure and content.
• Functionality: To remember your preferences (like language or region) for a more personalized experience.
• Marketing and Targeting: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The table below details the categories of cookies we use on our website.

Category	Purpose	Examples / Providers	Lifespan
Strictly Necessary	These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.	Session cookies for load balancing, security tokens.	Session / Persistent
Performance / Analytics	These allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance. They help us know which pages are popular and how users move through the site.	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar.	Up to 2 years
Functionality	These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your login details or language preferences.	Language preference cookie, form auto-fill cookies.	Up to 1 year
Targeting / Advertising	These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.	Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies (e.g., _gcl_au).	Up to 1 year

4. Detailed List of Cookies

Below is a more detailed list of specific cookies that may be used on calgary-metal-roofing.com.

4.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Us)

• cmr_session: A session cookie necessary for site security and user login functionality. Duration: Session.
• cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.
• site_language: Stores your preferred language setting. Duration: 1 year.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data about website usage. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
  • _ga: Used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
• Facebook Pixel: Used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to serve ads to users who have visited our site.
  • _fbp: Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products. Duration: 3 months.
• Hotjar: Helps us understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings.
  • _hjSession_{site_id}: Holds current session data. Duration: 30 minutes.
  • _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress: Identifies a new user's first session. Duration: 30 minutes.

5. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

You have the right to accept, reject, or manage cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.1 Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please visit your browser's help menu for instructions:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling certain categories of cookies, especially Strictly Necessary cookies, may impact the functionality of our website.

5.2 Consent Management

Upon your first visit to our website, you were presented with a cookie consent banner. You can revisit and change your consent preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Links for Specific Services

• Google Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Facebook Ads: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook account settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative: For many third-party advertising cookies, you can opt-out via the NAI consumer opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

6. Data Transfers and International Processing

Our website is hosted in Canada. However, some of our third-party service providers (like Google and Facebook) may process data in other countries, including the United States. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data collected via cookies from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies, such as:

• The right to access information about the personal data we hold.
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
• The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten").
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

This Cookie Policy was last updated on the date indicated above and is effective immediately.