Cookies Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. This policy explains what cookies we use and why.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve website performance
- To analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Cookie consent cookies that remember your cookie preferences
Duration: These cookies are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies that last up to 12 months.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve how our website works.
Examples:
- Cookies that track which pages are visited most frequently
- Cookies that measure how long visitors spend on each page
- Cookies that identify where visitors come from
- Cookies that track error messages
Duration: These cookies typically last for 26 months from your last visit.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Cookies that remember your preferences (language, region)
- Cookies that save your settings
Duration: These cookies typically last for 12 months.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third-party companies that set their own cookies on our website. These companies use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Third parties we work with may include:
- Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
- Performance monitoring services
We carefully select third-party services and ensure they meet appropriate privacy standards.
Cookie Details
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies or select specific categories.
Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer. This will reopen the cookie preference manager where you can adjust your choices.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track your browsing when this signal is enabled.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function as intended:
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- Some interactive features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Shiny Gear
457 Queen Street West, Suite 301
Toronto, ON M5V 2A9
Canada
Email: [email protected]