Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
1. 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 provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Canada Pet Supplies Store uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Enable social media features
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram integration
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
- Customer Support: Live chat and help desk services
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:
5.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
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
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies: Allow only our own cookies
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
- Get notifications: Be alerted when cookies are set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- Personalization will be limited
- You may need to re-enter information frequently
- Website performance may be reduced
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Canada Pet Supplies Store
1245 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1L5
Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]