Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2025

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This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and other similar technologies may be stored on and accessed from your device when you use or visit our website. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Gift Experiences (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

By using our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can set your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when a cookie is set, but this may impact your ability to use our website fully.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Keeping you signed in to your account
  • Helping us understand how you use our website
  • Showing you content relevant to your interests

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Gift Experiences) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Depending on their function and purpose, cookies can be classified into the following categories, which we use on our website:

Strictly 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 of Necessary Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies - To maintain your session as you browse our website
  • Authentication Cookies - To identify you when you log in to your account
  • Security Cookies - To support security features and detect malicious activity
  • Load Balancing Cookies - To distribute traffic to the website across multiple servers
  • User Interface Customization Cookies - To remember settings you've applied

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are deleted when you close your browser.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Examples of Functional Cookies We Use:

  • Language Preferences - To remember your preferred language
  • Location Cookies - To show you location-specific content
  • Font Size Preferences - To maintain your preferred font size
  • Saved Items - To remember items you've saved or added to your wishlist
  • Public Live Chat Cookies - To provide customer support functionality

These cookies may remember choices you make to improve your experience and may remain on your device for a set period, usually around one year.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples of Analytics Cookies We Use:

  • Google Analytics - To analyze user behavior and website performance
  • Hotjar - To create heatmaps and session recordings to optimize user experience
  • Page Load Timing - To measure how long it takes for pages to load
  • Click Tracking - To understand which elements on the page users interact with most
  • Scroll Depth - To measure how far down the page users scroll

If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Examples of Marketing Cookies We Use:

  • Facebook Pixel - To measure ad conversions and build targeted audiences
  • Google Ads - To track ad conversions and retarget users
  • LinkedIn Insights - To analyze the effectiveness of our LinkedIn campaigns
  • Ad Impression Cookies - To prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies - To attribute sales to the correct affiliate partners

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on.

Third-Party Services Using Cookies on Our Website:

  • Google - For analytics and advertising purposes
  • Facebook - For social media integration and advertising
  • Stripe - For payment processing
  • Intercom - For customer support chat functionality
  • YouTube - For embedded videos
  • Cloudflare - For security and performance

Each third-party provider has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to visit their websites to learn more about their practices.

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

1. Through Our Website

You can use our cookie preference center below to selectively opt in or out of specific cookie categories (except for strictly necessary cookies which are required for the website to function properly).

2. Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality we can provide.

3. Third-Party Tools

You can also use third-party tools like the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page (www.networkadvertising.org/choices) or the Digital Advertising Alliance's WebChoices tool (www.aboutads.info/choices) to manage your preferences for advertising cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Gift Experiences

5500 Yonge Street

Toronto, ON M2N 7L1

Canada

Email: info@giftexperiences.ca

Phone: (416) 555-0123

Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences below. Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the website to function properly

Functional Cookies

Enhance functionality and personalization

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Marketing Cookies

Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes