Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 about user behavior and preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

BrightFind Tidy uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Managing cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help protect against malicious activity
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

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's performance and user experience.

• Page visit statistics
• User journey analysis
• Popular content identification
• Error tracking and debugging

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display relevant advertisements and content based on your interests and browsing behavior.

• Targeted advertising
• Social media integration
• Interest-based content
• Conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These may include:

• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and embedded content
• Analytics Providers: For website traffic analysis and reporting
• Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising and remarketing
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• 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

Updating Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
• Clearing your browser's cookie storage
• Contacting us directly

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Form submissions may not work correctly
• Your preferences may not be remembered
• Some content may not display properly
• Website performance may be affected

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website functionality.

7. Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 1-2 years
• Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 2 years

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When cookies are transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "last updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our homepage
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

10. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Control your cookie preferences
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Request information about data collected through cookies
• File complaints with privacy authorities

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: