Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2024
Disclaimer: This document is a template designed to inform users about the use of cookies on Kindly Porch. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns regarding British Columbia’s PIPA or Canada’s PIPEDA, please consult a qualified legal professional.
1. Introduction and Jurisdiction
Welcome to Kindly Porch, your Vancouver-based guide to saving money on furniture. We value your privacy and aim to be transparent about how we collect data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
As a business operating in Vancouver, British Columbia, we comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Furthermore, we acknowledge international standards such as the GDPR for our European visitors and CCPA/CPRA for users from California, ensuring a high global standard of data protection.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a tailored experience, such as remembering your local Vancouver neighborhood preferences or the specific furniture liquidation centers you have previously viewed.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Includes security and basic navigation. | Session to 1 year |
| Analytical/Performance | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Vancouver furniture guides (e.g., Google Analytics). | 24 hours to 2 years |
| Functional | Remember choices you make (like language or region) to provide enhanced features. | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing/Targeting | Used to deliver furniture ads relevant to you and your interests in the BC area. | Up to 1 year |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Canadian law (PIPEDA/PIPA) and the GDPR, we require a legal basis to process your data via cookies:
- Consent: For analytical, functional, and marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit consent provided via our cookie banner.
- Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies, we process data to ensure the security and operational integrity of the website.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below:
Additionally, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may use cookies over which we have no direct control.
Common third-party providers on Kindly Porch include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns in the Vancouver region.
- Meta (Facebook Pixel): To measure the effectiveness of our social media campaigns for furniture deals.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:
Kindly Porch Data Protection Office
Email: Phone: +1 (284) 833-3473
Address: 1502 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W8