This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Ochre Cove uses them on our website ochre-cove.com, and your choices regarding cookies.
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 to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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 cannot function properly without them.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly
- Session management: Maintains your session while navigating between pages
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences: Remembers your language selection
- Form data: Temporarily stores form field data to improve user experience
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 and services.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
- User behaviour: Understands how visitors navigate through the site
Cookies We Use
The following table provides more details about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionId | Maintains user session state | Session | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain analytics cookies by using industry opt-out tools provided by organizations such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website but will limit our ability to improve the site based on usage data.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (localStorage) to store your preferences on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically in the same area where you manage cookies.
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. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Ochre Cove
1847 Westmount Drive, Suite 302
Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5
Canada
Email: [email protected]