Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how LightStridesMareketing ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website LightStridesMareketing.com (the "Site") in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies may be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a longer period of time. They may be set by the website you are visiting ("first party cookies") or by third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising networks ("third party cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior.

4. Specific Cookies Used

This is not an exhaustive list, and cookies may change over time. We will update this policy as needed to reflect any changes in the cookies we use.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Site:

5.1 Web Beacons

Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our Site, which typically work in conjunction with cookies to identify our users and user behavior.

5.2 Local Storage Objects

Technologies such as HTML5 localStorage and indexedDB, which allow data to be stored on your device. These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.

5.3 Server Logs

Records of activities on our Site that our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our Site may no longer be fully accessible.

6.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via the support pages of your browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Site may contain links to other websites, and some information on our Site may be provided by third parties. These third-party websites and services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about you when you visit their pages. This Cookie Policy does not cover the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policies of those third parties.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Site. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy and, where required by law, we will obtain your consent.