1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions, making your browsing experience more convenient and personalized.
2. How We Use Cookies
Pragmatic Solutions uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality and security features
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Understand the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
3.2 Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load time tracking
- Error reporting cookies
Duration: Up to 2 years
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- User interface customization
- Video player settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
Examples:
- Remarketing cookies
- Social media advertising cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. These third parties include:
4.1 Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Hotjar: User experience and heatmap tracking
4.2 Advertising Partners
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
- LinkedIn Ads: Professional network advertising
4.3 Social Media Platforms
- LinkedIn: Social sharing and professional networking
- Twitter: Social media integration
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
5.1 Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Platform
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
6.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options as described above.
8. Mobile Device Identifiers
When you access our website through a mobile device, we may collect mobile device identifiers and similar technologies. You can manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Pragmatic Solutions MT Limited
Doing Business As: Pragmatic Solutions
Email: privacy@pragmaticsolutions.ca
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
AGCO Registration No.: GRSM1236050
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit: