This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit our website www.linenretreat.com, owned and operated by Boreal Home & Decor Inc. This policy complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada (PIPEDA), and outlines your rights regarding the data we collect.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve website functionality and provide a more seamless browsing experience. We categorise these as follows:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your shopping basket or ensuring secure log-in.
Non-Essential Cookies: Used for analytical purposes or to remember your preferences. These are only deployed if you provide explicit consent.
Consent and Control
We respect your privacy and provide you with full control over your data. Upon your first visit to our website, a Cookie Banner will appear.
Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device unless you proactively click the “Accept” button.
You may withdraw your consent or adjust your settings at any time through your browser configurations.
Choosing to decline non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using our site, though certain aesthetic preferences may not be saved.
Third-Party Service Providers
To facilitate secure transactions and operational stability, our website integrates services from trusted professional partners. Notably, Stripe processes certain third-party cookies on our behalf. These cookies are vital for:
Fraud prevention and risk assessment.
Ensuring the integrity of the payment environment.
Remembering your payment session details during the checkout process.
Data Retention Periods
The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose:
Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a fixed period or until manually deleted.
In accordance with European and Canadian standards, we ensure that persistent cookies have a limited lifespan, typically ranging from 30 days to 12 months, depending on their functional necessity. We do not retain data longer than is required to provide our services.
Data Security
We implement rigorous organizational and technical measures to protect information collected via cookies. While we strive to maintain high standards of data integrity, we also acknowledge that no digital transmission over the internet can be absolutely secure. We continuously review our protocols to ensure they comply with international best practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or how we handle your data, please contact our privacy team:
Corporate Address: 1629 6831 14th Avenue, Markham, ON L3S 4S8, Canada
Contact Phone: +1 (647) 558-2198
Email: laundrybasket@linenretreat.com