Cookie Policy – Bigsteppers.ca
Effective Date: 26 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Bigsteppers.ca ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, you would not be able to use core features like page navigation or secure areas.
Examples:
Session management
User authentication
Load balancing
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to optimize user experience and website performance.
Examples:
Google Analytics
Click tracking
Conversion tracking
c) Functional Cookies
These allow the site to remember choices you make (such as your name, email, or preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
Saved form data
Chat support preferences
d) Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit how often you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
Facebook Pixel
Google Ads Remarketing
Retargeting Platforms (e.g., TikTok, Meta)
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for advertising, analytics, and content delivery purposes. These third parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites.
You can view and manage third-party cookie settings by checking your browser and ad platform settings (e.g., Google Ad Preferences).
4. Your Choices
You have the right to control the use of cookies:
Browser Settings: You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Opt-Out Tools: You may opt out of certain third-party cookies via:
Network Advertising Initiative
Please note that disabling cookies may impact your user experience and limit the functionality of some features.
5. Consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will inform you that we use cookies and ask for your consent (where required by law). You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.bigsteppers.ca