Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 11, 2026
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.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience by enabling features and providing personalized content.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on pine-civet.com for several purposes:
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- To maintain session information when you submit forms
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session across page visits | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_tracking | Tracks page views and visitor behavior | 2 years |
| visitor_id | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form information | 1 day |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use services provided by third parties that may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not control these cookies and recommend that you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Managing Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be stored and the banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Safari
- Cookie settings in Edge
Opting Out
You can opt out of cookies by:
- Using the reject button on our cookie banner
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using browser privacy features such as "Do Not Track"
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and many others. Disabling cookies will usually also result in disabling certain functionality and features of websites.
Impact of Rejecting Cookies
If you choose to reject or disable cookies:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- We will not be able to remember your cookie consent choice, so the banner may appear on each visit
- Form submissions may not work as expected
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as IP addresses or browsing behavior. We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Session Storage and Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser storage mechanisms such as session storage and local storage. These function similarly to cookies but may store larger amounts of data and are not automatically sent to our servers with each request.
We use these technologies to:
- Store your cookie consent preference
- Maintain form state across page navigation
- Cache content for improved performance
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
More Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at:
pine-civet
157 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 4E7
Canada
Email: [email protected]
For more information about cookies in general, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.