Town Rooted

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2024

Disclaimer: This document is a general template provided for informational purposes regarding the purchase of used cars in Quebec. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns regarding Law 25 or PIPEDA, please consult a qualified attorney in Quebec City.

1. Introduction

Town Rooted ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website dedicated to used car financial verification in Quebec. We value your privacy and are committed to transparency. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site to research vehicle history, RDPRM liens, and SAAQ records.

2. Applicable Law

As we operate in Quebec City, Quebec, our data practices are governed by the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Under Law 25, we require your explicit consent for non-essential cookies before they are deployed on your device.

3. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. In the context of our automotive checklist site, cookies help us remember if you have already downloaded our financial verification guide or if you have preferred language settings (English/French) for Quebec-specific content.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Purpose: Security, session management, load balancing.
  • Lifespan: Session to 1 year.
  • Example: CookieConsent (stores your choice).

Analytical/Performance

We use these to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Quebec car buying guides.

  • Purpose: Google Analytics, heatmaps.
  • Lifespan: 24 hours to 2 years.
  • Example: _ga, _gid.

Marketing & Targeting

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests in used vehicles.

  • Purpose: Retargeting, social media integration.
  • Lifespan: Up to 1 year.
  • Example: _fbp (Meta Pixel).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with Quebec's Law 25, the legal basis for using cookies on this site is:

  • Consent: For analytical and marketing cookies, we obtain your clear, proactive consent via our cookie banner.
  • Legitimate Interest/Necessity: For strictly necessary cookies required to provide the service you requested (e.g., navigating the site).

6. Managing Your Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below or by adjusting your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some content or applications on the Website are served by third parties, including advertisers, ad networks and servers, content providers, and application providers (such as Carfax or RDPRM integration tools). These third parties may use cookies alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our website. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices in Quebec, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Town Rooted

1050 Rue de la Chevrotière, Quebec City

+1 (332) 873-9303

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