Cookie
Policy
Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is a general template provided for Little Dwelling Co, a Vancouver-based resource optimization platform. This document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional in British Columbia to ensure full compliance with local regulations.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Little Dwelling Co. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and process data about you. This Cookie Policy explains how Little Dwelling Co ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, which focuses on home utility savings and resource optimization in Vancouver.
By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can manage your preferences through your browser settings or our dedicated cookie management tool.
2. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction
As a Vancouver-based entity, Little Dwelling Co operates under the jurisdiction of British Columbia, Canada. Our data practices are governed by:
- PIPEDA: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Federal Canada).
- PIPA BC: The Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia).
- CASL: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, which regulates the installation of computer programs, including certain types of cookies.
For our international visitors, we also strive to align with the principles of the EU GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the UK GDPR regarding consent and transparency.
3. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.
"First-party cookies" are set by us. "Third-party cookies" are set by domains other than the one you are visiting (e.g., Google Analytics or social media plugins).
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies to optimize your experience on Little Dwelling Co:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function (e.g., security, session management). Cannot be switched off. | Session / 1 Year |
| Analytical | Help us understand how visitors interact with our utility saving guides (e.g., Google Analytics). | 24 Hours to 2 Years |
| Functional | Remember your preferences, such as your localized Vancouver rebate settings. | 1 Year |
| Marketing | Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads regarding home efficiency tools. | 1 Year |
5. Detailed Cookie Inventory
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the specific cookies we may deploy:
- _ga / _gid: Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. These help us see which resource audits are most popular.
- ldc_session: A first-party cookie used to maintain your session state while navigating between heating insulation and water management pages.
- cc_cookie: Remembers your consent preferences for our cookie banner.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under PIPA BC and PIPEDA, we rely on "implied consent" for cookies that are strictly necessary for the site's operation. For analytical and marketing cookies, we seek "express consent" via our cookie banner for users in jurisdictions where this is required (such as the EU/UK) and provide clear opt-out mechanisms for Canadian users.
7. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager.
Additionally, 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.
8. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third parties (such as Google, Meta, or local Vancouver utility partners) have their own privacy policies.
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to reject or disable cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website (like personalized resource calculators) may be restricted.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Corporate Office
Little Dwelling Co.
Address: 1285 West Broadway, Vancouver
Email: Phone: +1 (736) 199-4083