Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2023
1. 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 provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Gear Solaris uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Security authentication
- Cookie consent preferences
- Basic 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 performance and user experience.
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Traffic source identification
- Performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They help us display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Targeted advertising
- Social media integration
- Marketing campaign tracking
- Retargeting capabilities
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content loading
- Marketing Platforms: For advertising and retargeting
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies have been set
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Delete all cookies currently stored
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → Cookies and site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Necessary cookies: The website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to track website performance
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
7. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Preference cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Stored for up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
8. 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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Gear Solaris
1250 Autoroute Laval
Laval, QC H7S 2C4
Canada
Phone: (514) 784-8890
Email: [email protected]