Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

This Cookie Policy explains how Radios Gabe Candlesticks ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website radiosgabe.com (the "Site") and describes your choices regarding these technologies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, personalize content, and improve our services. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

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

• Session Management: Remember your preferences and settings during your visit
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently across our servers
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our Site and services.

• Google Analytics: Track website usage, popular pages, and user behavior patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimize website speed
• User Journey Analysis: Understand how visitors navigate through our Site

3. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing on social media platforms
• Retargeting: Show relevant ads to previous website visitors
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

4. Preference Cookies (Optional)

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

• Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language settings
• Display Settings: Remember your layout and design preferences
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms (excluding sensitive data)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Third-Party Services We Use

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Fonts: Web font delivery service
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter integration
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing services

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
• Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• 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

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings:

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Privacy and security

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our Site with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited:

Essential Cookies Disabled

• Cannot remember your cookie preferences
• May experience security vulnerabilities
• Some interactive features may not work properly

Analytics Cookies Disabled

• We cannot track website performance and user behavior
• May result in slower website improvements
• Reduced ability to optimize user experience

Marketing Cookies Disabled

• You may see less relevant advertisements
• Social media sharing features may be limited
• Marketing campaign effectiveness cannot be measured

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 24 months
• Marketing Cookies: Usually expire after 3-12 months

Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

• Posting the updated policy on our Site
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications for significant changes (if you've subscribed to our newsletter)

Your Rights Under Canadian Law

Under Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected through cookies
• Understand how your information is being used
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access and correct your personal information
• File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

International Visitors

If you are visiting our Site from outside Canada, please note that our cookie practices are governed by Canadian law. Some international privacy regulations (such as GDPR) may provide additional rights regarding cookies and personal data.

Contact Us About Cookies

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

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• All About Cookies
• About Cookies