Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SOTTILE FILIPPO ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at sottilemindfulness.ca (the "Website"). By accessing and using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

We are committed to transparency regarding our cookie practices and your privacy rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Canadian privacy legislation.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing activity.

Cookies serve several purposes: enabling website functionality, improving user experience, analyzing website traffic, personalizing content, and facilitating marketing and advertising efforts.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without essential cookies, the Website may not operate as intended.

Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication cookies.

Duration: Typically expire at the end of your browsing session.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are most frequently visited, how long visitors spend on pages, and what errors users encounter. This data helps us improve Website performance, user experience, and content quality.

Examples: Google Analytics, page load metrics, bounce rate tracking.

Third Party: Some performance cookies are set by third-party analytics providers.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, font size, or accessibility options, so the Website can provide a customized experience on future visits.

Duration: Generally persist for extended periods to remember your preferences.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing activity across the Website and potentially across other websites to display personalized advertisements and marketing content. These cookies are typically set by third-party advertising platforms and networks.

Examples: Google Ads, retargeting pixels, conversion tracking.

Note: These cookies require your explicit consent in most jurisdictions.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We partner with third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on our Website. These include:

• Google Analytics: Analyzes Website traffic and user behavior.
• Google Ads: Manages advertising campaigns and conversion tracking.
• Form submission processors: Handle secure data collection from contact forms.
• Content delivery networks: Serve content efficiently to visitors worldwide.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

5. Consent and Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner informs you about our cookie practices and requests your consent to use non-essential cookies.

Your choices:

• Accept All: You consent to all cookies, including marketing and analytics cookies.
• Manage Preferences: You can view detailed cookie information and choose which types of cookies to accept.
• Reject Non-Essential: You can refuse non-essential cookies and allow only essential cookies required for Website functionality.

Essential cookies are used regardless of your preference selections, as they are necessary for Website operation. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings accessible in the Website footer or by deleting cookies from your browser.

6. Cookie Duration and Expiration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (ranging from days to years) until manually deleted or they expire.

The specific duration for each cookie type is indicated in our detailed cookie table or cookie settings interface.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Cookie Management

You have the right to control cookies on your device through the following methods:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Cookies and other site data

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies, you may use industry opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing and responding to Do Not Track signals. Our Website respects browser privacy settings and will comply with applicable regulations regarding Do Not Track preferences.

8. Cookie Categories and Personal Data

Depending on the cookie type, they may collect the following information:

• Your IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source (how you arrived at our Website)
• Geographic location (based on IP address)
• Form data you enter (if you submit a contact form)
• Interaction with content (clicks, scrolling, video plays)

Some cookies may identify you personally if you provide personal information (such as your name or email address) through a form submission or account login.

9. Data Protection and Security

We take data protection seriously. Cookie data is protected through:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages of our Website
• Secure server infrastructure
• Limited access to cookie data by authorized personnel only
• Compliance with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, PIPEDA, and other Canadian privacy legislation)

We do not sell personal data collected through cookies to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. Data is shared only with service providers under strict data processing agreements.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

SOTTILE FILIPPO reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication to the Website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Significant changes will be announced through the Website or via email notification (if you have provided an email address).

Last Updated: January 2026

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

We will respond to cookie-related requests within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

12. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

European Union (GDPR): We rely on the following legal bases for cookie use:

• Consent: Marketing and non-essential analytics cookies require your explicit consent.
• Legitimate Interest: Performance cookies serve our legitimate interest in improving Website functionality and understanding user behavior.
• Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary to provide the Website and process your requests.

Canada: We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy laws. Cookies that collect personal information require your consent or are justified by legitimate business purposes.

13. Cookie Table

Below is a summary of the main cookies used on our Website:

This table is not exhaustive. Third-party service providers may set additional cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for complete information.