Last updated: December 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Belaya Seledka ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website belaya-seledka.com. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential functionality: Enable basic website features and navigation
- User preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing: Show relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the website's functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| belaya_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| belaya_session | Maintains session state | Session |
| belaya_necessary_enabled | Tracks necessary cookie status | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| belaya_analytics_enabled | Tracks analytics preference | 1 year |
| belaya_page_views | Counts page visits | 30 days |
| belaya_user_journey | Tracks user navigation patterns | Session |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| belaya_marketing_enabled | Tracks marketing preference | 1 year |
| belaya_campaign_source | Identifies traffic sources | 30 days |
| belaya_ad_preferences | Personalizes advertising content | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
4.1 Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and marketing pixels
- Instagram: Content integration and analytics
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
- Pinterest: Visual content sharing and inspiration
4.2 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Hotjar: User experience and heatmap analysis
4.3 Communication Tools
- Email marketing platforms: Newsletter and campaign tracking
- Chat services: Customer support and communication
These third-party services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
5. Cookie Consent Management
5.1 Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
- Accept All: Allows all cookies to enhance your experience
- Necessary Only: Only essential cookies are used
- Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
5.2 Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
- Using our cookie preference center
- Contacting us directly at [email protected]
6. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
6.1 Browser Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features.
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:
- Store form data temporarily to prevent loss
- Remember your design preferences
- Cache website content for faster loading
- Store analytics data when cookies are disabled
Local storage data remains on your device until you manually clear it or our website removes it. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all site data.
8. Mobile App Tracking (Future)
While we currently only operate a website, if we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies including:
- Device identifiers
- App usage analytics
- Push notification tokens
- Location data (with permission)
Any mobile apps would be subject to separate privacy policies and consent mechanisms.
9. International Considerations
9.1 Canadian Privacy Laws
Our cookie practices comply with Canadian privacy legislation including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
9.2 International Visitors
If you're visiting from outside Canada, our cookie practices also aim to comply with applicable international privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA where relevant.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New technologies or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Feedback from users and stakeholders
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "last modified" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website banner
- Send email notifications to newsletter subscribers
- Request renewed consent where required
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Belaya Seledka - Privacy Team
1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd W, Suite 3200
Montreal, QC H3G 1T7, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (514) 555-0187
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: