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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Gear-Lighthouse uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. 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 these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Security cookies: Help prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
  • Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
  • Performance monitoring: Helps identify technical issues
  • Heat mapping: Shows how users interact with different parts of our website

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
  • Advertising cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
  • Remarketing cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites

Functional 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.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
  • Language cookies: Remember your language preference
  • Theme cookies: Remember your display preferences

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Service Purpose Duration
Google Analytics Website analytics and performance tracking Up to 2 years
Font Awesome Icon fonts and graphics Session
Social Media Platforms Social sharing functionality Varies by platform

4. How to Control Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5. Cookie Consent Management

We respect your right to control how cookies are used on our website. Our cookie consent system allows you to:

  • Make informed choices about cookie categories
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Update your preferences easily
  • Access detailed information about each cookie type

Your consent choices are stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits.

6. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, you may also encounter:

  • Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
  • Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
  • App permissions: Various permissions required by mobile apps

You can control these through your device settings or app preferences.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or other appropriate means
  • Ask for your renewed consent where required by law

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Gear-Lighthouse

1234 Gaming Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123

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