1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow certain features to work properly.
Cookies can be either “session cookies” (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device for a longer period).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website traffic and user behavior
- Marketing Cookies: Help deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Examples: Authentication cookies, shopping cart cookies, security cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, user journey analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or login status.
Examples: Language preference cookies, user preference cookies, login state cookies
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Examples: Social media cookies, advertising network cookies, retargeting cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe: Payment processing and security
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration features
- Advertising Networks: Relevant advertising and marketing
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your preferences later
Opt-Out Tools
For specific types of cookies, you can use opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Personalized content may not be available
- Website performance may be affected
- Security features may be limited
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@torontoinsights.com
9. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader privacy framework. Please also review:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
- Terms of Service - Our terms and conditions for using our services