Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Sylhaven ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

Last Updated: December 1, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.

🍪 First-Party Cookies

Set directly by Sylhaven to provide core website functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

🔗 Third-Party Cookies

Set by our trusted partners to provide additional services like analytics, payment processing, and customer support features.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:
  • • Authentication and login status
  • • Shopping cart and booking information
  • • Security tokens and fraud prevention
  • • Load balancing and site performance

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Can be disabled: No (required for site functionality)

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:
  • • Google Analytics for visitor statistics
  • • Page load times and error tracking
  • • Popular content and user journeys
  • • A/B testing and feature optimization

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and providing personalized features.

Examples:
  • • Language and region preferences
  • • Map display settings and search filters
  • • Recently viewed properties
  • • Accessibility settings and preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Examples:
  • • Social media integration (Facebook, Instagram)
  • • Google Ads and remarketing
  • • Email marketing campaign tracking
  • • Affiliate and referral tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device. Here are the main services we use:

Analytics & Performance

  • Google Analytics: Website usage statistics
  • Hotjar: User behavior analysis
  • Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring
  • New Relic: Performance monitoring

Essential Services

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • SendGrid: Email delivery
  • Intercom: Customer support chat
  • Cloudflare: Security and CDN

Marketing & Social

  • Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
  • Mailchimp: Email marketing
  • LinkedIn Insight: Professional networking ads

Maps & Location

  • Google Maps: Property location display
  • Mapbox: Interactive mapping features
  • Geolocation API: Location-based search

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit Sylhaven, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can update your preferences at any time.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Opt-Out Tools

Use these tools to opt out of specific tracking:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

What happens when you disable cookies:

Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

  • • Website may not function properly
  • • Unable to log in or make bookings
  • • Shopping cart and preferences lost
  • • Security features compromised

Optional Cookies (Can be disabled)

  • • Less personalized experience
  • • Settings and preferences not remembered
  • • Less relevant advertisements
  • • Limited analytics for site improvement

Data Retention

Session Cookies

Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for temporary functionality like shopping carts.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you manually delete them.

Third-Party Cookies

Retention periods vary by provider. Check their privacy policies for specific information.

Your Rights

Under Privacy Laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA)

  • Right to Know: What cookies we use and why
  • Right to Choose: Which cookies to accept or decline
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your cookie data
  • Right to Withdraw: Change your consent at any time
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • • Notify you through our website or email for significant changes
  • • Provide a summary of key changes in our privacy notice
  • • Request renewed consent where required by law

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

📧 privacy@sylhaven.ca

📞 1-800-SYLHAVEN

📬 Sylhaven Privacy Team
123 Wellness Way
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

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