Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how VendGros Canada Inc. (“Vendgros,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and applications (the “Platform”). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They 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 Storage Technologies
- Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists until cleared
- Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser
- Pixels/Beacons: Small images that track user behavior
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. Without them, you cannot use core features like logging in, making purchases, or accessing your account.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| cart_id | Remembers items in your cart | 30 days |
| locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferences | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores recent search queries | 30 days |
| location_pref | Remembers your location preference for search | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services. These include:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our Platform. Google Privacy Policy
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Processes payments securely. Stripe Privacy Policy
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
4.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Platform currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies:
- Essential cookies disabled: You will not be able to log in, make purchases, or use core Platform features
- Functional cookies disabled: Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
- Analytics cookies disabled: No impact on your experience; we will have less data to improve our services
6. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices use identifiers similar to cookies. You can control these through your device settings:
iOS
Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
Android
Settings > Privacy > Ads
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on our Platform with a new “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@vendgros.ca
VendGros Canada Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada