Cookie Policy for The Duct Stories Calgary

Effective Date: April 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Duct Stories Calgary ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://duct-cleaning-calgary.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive for users in the European Union, as well as Canadian privacy regulations.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site. Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Types of Cookies Used

Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
PHPSESSID	Maintains session state between page requests.	Session	The Duct Stories Calgary

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to gather statistics such as page views, visitor numbers, and user behavior. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage.	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage.	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Used to throttle request rate.	1 minute	Google Analytics

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you request, such as live chat or contact forms.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
site_language	Remembers the user’s selected language preference.	1 year	The Duct Stories Calgary

Advertising/Marketing Cookies

Advertising and marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. As of the effective date, The Duct Stories Calgary does not use advertising or marketing cookies on our website.

How Cookies Are Used

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve your overall experience on our website

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as Google Analytics. These third-party cookies collect information for analytics purposes and are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers. We do not control the placement or content of third-party cookies.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either session or persistent:

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

Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or pop-up allowing you to manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website or by adjusting your browser settings.

How to Disable Cookies in Browsers

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block new cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

For more information, visit your browser’s help pages.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us:

The Duct Stories Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: [email protected]