Cookie Protocol
Simple Oak House operates within the legal framework of Quebec and Canada. This Cookie Protocol outlines how we utilize tracking technologies to enhance your experience while navigating our resource for inflation mitigation and expense reduction in Montreal.
1. Legal Framework and Compliance
As a Montreal-based entity, Simple Oak House complies with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec Law 25, formerly Bill 64). Under this legislation, we must obtain your express, informed, and prior consent for the activation of non-essential tracking technologies. This protocol also aligns with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They serve various functions: remembering your preferences, analyzing site performance, and ensuring that our financial advice reaches the residents of Montreal who need it most. We use both "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
3. Classification of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate the site and use its secure features. Under Quebec Law 25, these do not require prior consent.
- Session ID: Maintains user state across page requests. (Duration: Session)
- Security: Prevents cross-site request forgery. (Duration: 1 year)
Analytical and Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our Montreal cost-optimization guides. We use this data to improve our UI/UX and content strategy.
- Google Analytics: Aggregated traffic reporting. (Duration: 2 years)
- Heatmaps: Visualizing user interaction points. (Duration: 6 months)
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this to make advertising more relevant to your interests in financial management.
- Meta Pixel: Retargeting users on social platforms. (Duration: 90 days)
- LinkedIn Insight: Professional demographic analysis. (Duration: 6 months)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These providers (such as Google, Meta, or local Montreal financial API providers) may use their own cookies to collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites. Simple Oak House does not control these third-party cookies directly. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers.
5. Managing Your Preferences
In accordance with Quebec's Law 25, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can manage your preferences through our dedicated interface or via your browser settings.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our financial calculators and interactive maps of Montreal resources.
6. Browser-Level Control
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. Updates to This Protocol
Simple Oak House reserves the right to modify this Cookie Protocol to reflect changes in technology, law, or our operations. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
8. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Cookie Protocol or our data handling practices in Montreal, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Entity: Simple Oak House
Address: 1250 Guy Street, Montreal, QC H3H 2L3
Email:
Phone: +1 (540) 474-7182