Cookie Policy

Introduction

SparkleClean ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.sparkleclean.ca ("Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our Website. They allow our Website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on the site.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified based on their duration and the domain to which they belong:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable the Website to recognize you as you navigate between pages.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our Website, enabling us to provide a more personalized experience.
• First-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set by our Website directly.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set by a domain different from our Website, such as when we use analytics services or have advertising on our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.

Examples:

• Cookies that maintain your session security
• Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
• Cookies that enable basic Website functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Website and services.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies that track visitor behavior
• Cookies that measure page load times
• Cookies that help us understand which content is most popular

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior.

Examples:

• Cookies from social media platforms
• Cookies used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Cookies that measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as live chats, videos, and social media sharing. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Cookies that remember your language preferences
• Cookies that remember form information
• Cookies that enable social sharing functionality

Specific Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our Website. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies and privacy information at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Social Media: We may have buttons or plugins from social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies through our site, which may be used to enhance your profile on their platform or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.
• Marketing Services: We work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Website may not function properly.

Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. These features are not yet uniform, so we do not currently respond to such signals.

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

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

Your Consent

By continuing to use our Website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.