Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 24/07/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Beauty Salons in Canada uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Session Management: To maintain your session as you browse through salon listings
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
  • Load Balancing: To distribute traffic efficiently across our servers

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on our site:

  • Location Preferences: To remember your preferred city or province for salon searches
  • Search Filters: To save your preferred salon categories, services, and price ranges
  • Language Settings: To remember your language preference (English/French)
  • Accessibility Settings: To maintain any accessibility preferences you’ve set

Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: To track page visits, user behavior, and popular salon listings
  • Performance Monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
  • Usage Statistics: To understand which salon categories and locations are most popular

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us show you relevant content and advertisements:

  • Targeted Advertising: To display ads for beauty services relevant to your interests
  • Social Media Integration: To enable sharing of salon listings on social platforms
  • Remarketing: To show you relevant salon recommendations based on your previous visits

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by Beauty Salons in Canada:

  • User preferences and settings
  • Search history and saved salons
  • Geographic location for local results

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by our partners and service providers:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • Google Ads (_gcl_au, IDE)
  • Facebook Pixel (_fbp, fr)
  • Social Media Widgets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser:

  • Login sessions
  • Shopping cart contents (for booking services)
  • Form data retention

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a specified period:

  • 30 days: Location and search preferences
  • 1 year: Analytics and performance data
  • 2 years: Marketing and advertising preferences

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Our Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by category
  • Access our detailed cookie settings

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

  • Essential Functions: You may not be able to save favorite salons or maintain search preferences
  • Personalization: We won’t remember your location or preferred salon types
  • Analytics: We can’t improve our service based on usage patterns
  • Social Features: Sharing salon listings on social media may not work

Mobile App Cookies

Our mobile app uses similar tracking technologies:

  • Device Identifiers: To provide personalized salon recommendations
  • Location Services: To show nearby salons (with your permission)
  • Push Notifications: To send updates about your favorite salons
  • App Analytics: To improve app performance and user experience

Cookies and Personal Information

While cookies themselves don’t contain personal information, they may be linked to personal data you provide:

  • When you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter
  • When you leave reviews for beauty salons
  • When you book appointments through our platform
  • When you contact salons directly through our site

International Users

For users outside Canada:

  • EU/UK Users: We comply with GDPR requirements for cookie consent
  • California Users: We honor CCPA rights regarding tracking technologies
  • Other Jurisdictions: We follow applicable local privacy laws

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect cookies or personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New features or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • User feedback and requests

We’ll notify you of significant changes through:

  • A prominent notice on our website
  • Email notification (if you’re a registered user)
  • Updated “Last Modified” date at the top of this policy

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

Email: privacy@bdnewspro.com Phone: 1-800-BEAUTY-1 (1-800-232-8891) Mail: Beauty Salons in Canada

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

This Cookies Policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework designed to protect your personal information while providing you with the best possible experience finding beauty salons across Canada.