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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 16, 2025

ObjectStore.ca (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, keep your sessions secure, and understand basic usage so we can improve our services. We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site tracking, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your contact information. This policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow core functions like secure login and remembering preferences, and they can help us understand how our site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., authentication, session management, security, load balancing). These are always on and do not store sensitive personal information.
  • Analytics Cookies (optional): Help us understand aggregate usage (e.g., pages visited, basic performance metrics) so we can improve features and reliability. Where used, we configure analytics to limit data (e.g., anonymized or truncated IP where supported) and avoid cross-site tracking.
  • Preference Cookies (optional): Remember choices like language or region to provide a better experience.

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party trackers for marketing.

3. How You Can Control Cookies

You can manage cookies in two ways:

  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, including setting site-specific rules.
  • On-site preferences: If available, use to enable/disable non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., staying signed in).

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third parties (e.g., privacy-focused analytics) to help operate or improve the site. We share only the minimum necessary information, require contractual confidentiality and security, and avoid storing or processing your data outside Canada unless explicitly permitted and necessary for the service.

5. Security & Data Handling

We protect data in transit and at rest using encryption and employ strict access controls and monitoring. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, we prioritize Canadian data residency and compliance with applicable laws. For details on how we collect, use, and disclose personal information, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Retention

Cookie lifetimes vary by type and purpose. Essential session cookies typically expire when you close your browser. Preference and analytics cookies may persist longer but are kept only as long as needed for their stated purpose.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or your privacy, contact our Privacy Officer (President, Jamie Starke) at [email protected].