Cookie Documentation
Detailed disclosure regarding the use of tracking technologies by Quiet Wooden under the jurisdiction of Quebec, Canada.
This document is a standardized template provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Quiet Wooden recommends consulting with a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Quebec).
1. Introduction & Statutory Compliance
Quiet Wooden ("we", "us", "our") is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and transparency. This Cookie Documentation explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, which focuses on establishing financial boundaries and managing interpersonal fiscal relationships.
As we are based in Quebec City, this policy is governed by the laws of Quebec and Canada. Specifically, we comply with the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Quebec Law 25, formerly Bill 64) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under Law 25, Quebec residents have enhanced rights regarding how their data is collected via tracking technologies.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. We use both "session cookies" (which expire once you close your browser) and "persistent cookies" (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them).
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
To provide a seamless experience on our platform, we categorize cookies as follows:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
- Purpose: CSRF protection, session identifiers, security authentication.
- Lifespan: Session to 1 year.
3.2 Performance & Analytical Cookies
These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Purpose: Google Analytics, heatmaps, user journey tracking.
- Lifespan: 24 hours to 2 years.
- Provider: Google Inc., Hotjar.
3.3 Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- Purpose: Retargeting ads, conversion tracking.
- Lifespan: Up to 1 year.
- Provider: Meta (Facebook), LinkedIn.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with Quebec's Law 25, the use of non-essential cookies requires your clear, free, and informed consent.
- Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit opt-in provided via our cookie banner. By default, these cookies are disabled until you click "Accept".
- Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies, we process data based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure digital environment.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these:
Used for statistical analysis of site usage.
Used for measuring ad effectiveness and audience building.
6. How to Manage Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager.
Additionally, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Contact the Privacy Officer
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact our Privacy Officer (as required by Law 25):
Quiet Wooden Legal Department
Address: 455 Rue du Pont, Quebec City, QC G1K 6M4
Email:
Phone: +1 (735) 678-4575