Cookies Policy

Last updated: September 2024

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

2. How We Use Cookies

lotus-dash uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Preference Cookies: These remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings or cookie consent status.
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Cookie consent preference (cookieConsent)
• Form data retention during sessions

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:

• Number of visitors
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is saved and respected on subsequent visits.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Clear existing cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser, consult your browser's help documentation:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include analytics providers. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

7. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store your preferences, such as your cookie consent choice. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire automatically.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

lotus-dash
150 King Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5H 1J9
Canada
Email: [email protected]