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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 8, 2025

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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Baira Jewel ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website bairajewel.com ("the Site").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how you use our website
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session state Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 90 days
ads_preferences Stores advertising preferences 1 year
marketing_tracking Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness 30 days

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
language_preference Remembers your language choice 1 year
theme_preference Remembers your theme settings 1 year
newsletter_dismissed Remembers if you've dismissed newsletter signup 30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your use of our website.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) that may set cookies to enable proper functionality.

4.3 YouTube

We may embed YouTube videos on our website. YouTube may set cookies when you watch embedded videos.

4.4 Font and Icon Services

We use Google Fonts and Font Awesome, which may set cookies to provide font and icon services.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

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

5.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device settings.

6. Cookie Consent for EU/UK Visitors

If you're visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, we comply with the EU Cookie Law and GDPR requirements:

  • We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
  • We provide clear information about what cookies we use
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time
  • We don't use cookies for tracking without your consent

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them
  • Necessary cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session or up to 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: Usually last up to 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: Typically last 30-90 days

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Personalized content may not be available
  • We may not be able to remember your preferences

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending you an email notification if you're subscribed to our services

10. Contact Us

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

Baira Jewel

1245 Bay Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5R 3K4
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (416) 782-9341

Baira Jewel

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1245 Bay Street, Suite 402
Toronto, ON M5R 3K4

Phone: (416) 782-9341

Email: [email protected]

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