Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: January 2024
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 and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Common Downpour uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your cookie consent preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
Types of Cookies We Use
The specific cookies used on our website include:
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. This cookie is essential for remembering whether you have accepted or rejected cookies. Expires after 365 days.
- selectedService: Temporarily stores the service you selected when making an appointment request. This is stored in sessionStorage and is cleared when you close your browser.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block cookies from particular websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please follow the instructions for your specific browser:
- 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
Third-Party Cookies
Our website does not currently use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your consent where required by law.
Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage. These work similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. LocalStorage persists until explicitly deleted, while sessionStorage is cleared when you close your browser tab.
We use these technologies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preference
- Temporarily store information during your browsing session
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your privacy choices and you can manage cookies using the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Common Downpour
247 Wellington Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3C7
Canada
Email: [email protected]