This Cookie Policy explains how Linesmarthost (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.linesmarthost.com. This policy applies to all visitors and customers accessing our website from Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-enabled devices when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user navigation, and provide web analytics to site operators. - How We Use Cookies and Consent Control
We respect your privacy. Non-essential cookies (such as those used for analytics or targeting) are only deployed on your device after you have given your explicit consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our website cookie banner.
You remain in control of your cookie preferences at all times. You may modify or withdraw your consent at any point through your browser settings or via our website interface.
- Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies placed on our website as follows:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, accessing secure areas, and managing shopping baskets. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not require user consent under applicable privacy laws.
B. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with our website (e.g. pages visited, duration of stay). They assist us in improving website performance and user experience.
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as regional settings or basket contents) to provide enhanced and tailored functionality.
D. Third-Party Cookies (Payment Processing)
To facilitate transaction processing, third-party functional cookies are placed and managed by our payment services provider, Stripe. These cookies assist in secure session processing, fraud detection, and order completion when you interact with our checkout system.
- Retention Periods
Cookies remain on your device for varying durations depending on their function:
Session Cookies: These temporary cookies expire automatically once you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a fixed period or until deleted manually. In compliance with Canadian, European (GDPR), and US regulations, persistent non-essential cookies used on our site do not remain on your device for longer than 12 months from the date consent is granted.
- Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, manage, or clear stored cookies. Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies may impact the usability and functional features of our online store.
For detailed instructions on managing browser cookies, please refer to your browser’s official documentation:
Google Chrome
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Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
- Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us using the details below:
Website: www.linesmarthost.com
Registered Address: 1280 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1X2, Canada
Telephone: +1 (416)762-7829
Email: restaurant@linesmarthost.com