Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Site. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and design of our Site. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may also share this information with third parties for advertising purposes.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table details the specific cookies we use on The Organized Abode, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Performance |
| cookieConsent | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Functionality |
| sessionID | Maintains user session information. | Session | Essential |
Your Consent
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. We will display a cookie banner on your first visit to the Site, asking for your explicit consent to use non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
How to Control Cookies
You can control the use of cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a website tries to set a cookie. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our Site. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool that allows you to customize your cookie preferences directly on our Site. You can access this tool at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt out of targeted advertising from certain third-party advertisers by visiting the following websites:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://www.aboutads.info/
GDPR Compliance
The Organized Abode is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only process personal data collected through cookies in accordance with the GDPR principles. We ensure that we have a lawful basis for processing your data, such as your consent or our legitimate interests. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your personal data. For more information about your rights and how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date below. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
The Organized Abode
Attn: Data Protection Officer
123 Maple Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5J 2R1
Canada
Email: privacy@theorganizedabode.com
Phone: +1 944-355-8682
Last Updated: October 26, 2023