Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2024

Dickie's Tree & Shrub Care ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website dickiestrees.ca (the "Site") to improve your experience and to provide essential functions. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted after you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored on your device until they expire or are deleted).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionalities, such as security, authentication, and accessibility, which allow you to navigate the Site and use its features.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us analyze traffic patterns and improve the Site's performance.

• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the Site to remember your preferences, such as language settings or other customized options, to provide you with a more personalized experience.

• Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests. We may work with third-party advertising networks that place these cookies on our Site.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies from trusted service providers to perform services on our behalf, such as analytics and advertising. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Examples of third-party services we use include Google Analytics and social media platforms.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Site operates smoothly and securely.

• Provide you with a personalized experience.

• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site’s performance.

• Display relevant content and advertisements based on your interests.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the option to control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your settings. You can block or delete cookies if you wish, although this may affect the functionality of the Site.

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner, allowing you to accept or decline certain types of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by [insert link to cookie preferences or indicate how users can manage cookies].

• Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, offer their own opt-out tools. You can learn more about managing and opting out of third-party cookies by visiting their websites.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy whenever you visit our Site.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

• info@dickiestrees.ca

• 905-587-1587