Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

2. How We Use Cookies

Gegir Apartments uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Website Functionality: Enabling core website features and security
• User Experience: Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Understanding how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing: Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring their effectiveness
• Performance: Monitoring website speed and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Accessibility Cookies: Support website accessibility features
• Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website functionality.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, traffic sources, and user behavior
• Heatmap Tools: Shows how users interact with page elements
• Page Load Monitoring: Measures website performance and speed
• Error Tracking: Identifies and fixes technical issues

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your website experience:

• Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
• Form Data: Save partially completed forms
• User Interface: Remember your display preferences
• Chat Support: Enable customer support chat functionality

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing purposes:

• Google Ads: Track ad performance and show relevant advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Measure ad effectiveness on social media
• Remarketing: Show you targeted ads on other websites
• Conversion Tracking: Measure the success of marketing campaigns

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services
• reCAPTCHA: Spam protection for forms

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Twitter: Social sharing and advertising
• Instagram: Photo sharing and marketing
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B marketing

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
• Email Service Providers: Newsletter and communication services
• Customer Support: Live chat and support ticket systems
• Content Delivery Networks: Fast website loading

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for:

• Shopping cart functionality
• Login session management
• Form data retention during your visit

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted:

• Remember Me: 30 days
• Analytics: Up to 2 years
• Marketing: 30 days to 1 year
• Preferences: 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Industry Opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your website experience:

7.1 Functional Impact

• Login sessions may not work properly
• Shopping cart functionality may be limited
• Personal preferences won't be saved
• Some forms may not function correctly

7.2 Experience Impact

• You may see less relevant content
• Website performance may be slower
• You'll need to re-enter information frequently
• Some features may not be available

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app:

• Mobile Browsers: Use the same cookie management options as desktop
• App Tracking: Manage through your device's privacy settings
• Advertising ID: Can be reset in your device's advertising settings

8.1 iOS Devices

Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track

8.2 Android Devices

Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Cookie Security

We implement security measures for cookies:

• Secure Cookies: Transmitted only over HTTPS connections
• HttpOnly Cookies: Not accessible via JavaScript for security
• SameSite Protection: Protection against cross-site request forgery
• Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New technologies or tracking methods
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our services

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify you via email (if you've subscribed)
• Display a notice on our website
• Request new consent if required by law

11. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 250-490-7867
• Mail: Cookie Policy Inquiries, Gegir Apartments, 219 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J6, Canada

12. Useful Resources

Learn more about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Google Chrome Cookie Help
• Mozilla Firefox Cookie Help