🍪 Cookie Policy for SmartWeddingPlans.ca
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
1. Introduction
SmartWeddingPlans.ca ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. It forms part of our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re‑entering them whenever you come back or browse from one page to another.
We also use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Required for the Platform to function. Without these, services like login, vendor dashboards, and payment processing would not work. | Session cookies, authentication tokens, CSRF tokens. | Session or persistent (up to 1 year). |
| Performance / Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform (e.g., which pages are visited, how long users stay). This information is aggregated and used to improve the site. | Google Analytics, Base44 internal analytics. | Persistent (up to 2 years). |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, saved searches) to provide a more personalized experience. | Language preference, saved vendor filters. | Persistent (up to 1 year). |
| Marketing / Advertising | Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you on other websites based on your activity on our Platform. We do not currently run third‑party ads, but may in the future. | Not currently used. | N/A |
4. Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third‑party services we use:
| Service | Purpose | Opt‑Out Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention. | Stripe's cookie policy: stripe.com/cookies |
| Base44 | Platform hosting and authentication. | Base44's privacy policy: base44.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics | Site usage analysis. | Google Analytics Opt‑out |
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Expiry periods vary from a few days to up to two years.
6. Your Choices
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies;
- Delete existing cookies;
- Set preferences for certain websites.
To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:
7. Do Not Track Signals
Our Platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals sent by browsers. However, we do not engage in cross‑site tracking for advertising purposes at this time.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If material changes are made, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
SmartWeddingPlans.ca
Email: vanessa@smartweddingplans.ca