Effective Date: 28 May, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how eFireplace.ca (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website, www.efireplace.ca (“Site”).

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy—unless you disable them through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies help enhance your browsing experience and allow us to analyze and improve our website’s performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User login and authentication
  • Shopping cart management
  • Secure transactions

Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use key features of the site.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous data. We use this information to:

  • Monitor site performance
  • Identify pages visited and time spent on them
  • Diagnose technical issues

Example: Google Analytics cookies (if used)

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you’ve made—such as your location, preferred language, or product filters—to provide a more personalized experience.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by advertising partners to:

  • Display personalized ads based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times an ad is shown
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies on our site for services like:

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads)
  • Embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos)

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.

4. How to Control or Disable Cookies

a. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Block cookies entirely or by specific site
  • Delete all or selected cookies
  • Receive alerts when cookies are being set

Note: Disabling some cookies may impair your user experience.

b. Cookie Consent Tool

We may offer a cookie banner or pop-up on your first visit that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can update your preferences at any time via a “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the page (if implemented).

5. Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted manually

The duration of each cookie varies based on its purpose and source.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.