Effective Date: December 26, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how StAlbertGaragedoors.ca ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website https://stalbertgaragedoors.ca. This Policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookies. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive where applicable, as well as Canadian privacy requirements.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other websites that run content on the page you are visiting (third-party cookies).
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies that enable core site functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features of the site may not be available.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to monitor site performance, improve user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our content and services. We may use Google Analytics and similar analytics services. Data collected is aggregated and used for statistical purposes.
Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or other customized site settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested (for example, remembering a form input).
Advertising or marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks and partners for purposes such as behavioral advertising and ad targeting across websites.
We use cookies and similar technologies for a number of purposes, including:
Some cookies on this site are set by third parties. Third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, and other service providers. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the organizations that set them and not this Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such third parties for more information about how they use cookies and how you can exercise choices with respect to their cookies.
Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies:
The table below lists common cookies and examples of the types of cookies we use. Cookie names and durations may change over time as services are updated; however, the purpose described will remain consistent.
| Cookie Name (Example) | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm (Cloudflare) | Essential | Used by Cloudflare to support bot management and security features to protect the site. | Session (short-lived) |
| PHPSESSID or sessionid | Essential | Used to maintain your session and enable navigation and form submissions during a visit. | Session |
| _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) | Analytics | Used to distinguish users and collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the website. | _ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours; _gat: 1 minute |
| lang, language | Functionality | Remembers language or display preferences selected by the user to provide a consistent experience. | 1 year (persistent) |
| ide, test_cookie, CONSENT (Google/Advertising) | Advertising / Marketing | Used by advertising partners to deliver and measure relevant advertising across websites. | Varies by provider, typically 6 months to 2 years |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid (Payment provider examples) | Essential / Functionality | Used to support secure payment processing and the use of third-party payment providers where applicable. | Session or persistent depending on provider |
You have control over whether cookies are stored on your device. When you first visit the website, a cookie banner or preference center may be shown to allow you to accept or decline certain categories of cookies other than strictly necessary cookies. You can change your preferences at any time:
Below are links and brief guidance for disabling or deleting cookies in common browsers. Instructions may change as browsers update; consult your browser's help resources for the most current information.
If we use third-party advertising or analytics services, you can often opt out of targeted advertising by those services through their own opt-out mechanisms. Examples include:
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or otherwise subject to the GDPR, we rely on lawful bases for processing personal data obtained via cookies:
We implement mechanisms to obtain consent in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, including a cookie banner and preference center to allow you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. When you decline non-essential cookies, those cookies will not be set by our systems.
The retention period for information collected via cookies varies depending on the type of cookie and the third-party service. Examples of retention periods are shown in the cookie table above. Analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for reporting and improvement of our services. We and our service providers take steps to minimize the amount of personal data stored and to anonymize or pseudonymize data where feasible.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, regulatory developments, or changes to our website. When changes are significant, we will provide a prominent notice on our website and update the effective date above. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance managing cookies, please contact us:
StAlbertGaragedoors.ca
Website: https://stalbertgaragedoors.ca
Email: info@stalbertgaragedoors.ca
Jurisdiction: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
If you are located in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, or obtain a copy of personal data we hold about you. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@stalbertgaragedoors.ca and provide sufficient detail to identify the request. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
For general privacy guidance related to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you may consult the European Data Protection Board and your local supervisory authority. For Canadian privacy concerns, consult the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
We strive to be transparent about how we use cookies and to provide clear choices about your data. If you have questions, concerns, or need support managing cookie preferences, contact us at info@stalbertgaragedoors.ca.