Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how LocalRank Ottawa (LocalRank Ottawa Inc.) uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our services. We are committed to transparency about our cookie practices and your control over these technologies.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you when you return, understand your behavior, and enhance your experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are a standard technology for improving website functionality and user experience. When you access our website, your browser may automatically store cookies unless you configure your browser settings to prevent this.

There are two main categories of cookies based on their duration: session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period. Both types help us provide better service and maintain the functionality of our website for all visitors.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies to support our operations and improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, including authentication, security, and basic navigation features.
• Performance Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and where visitors encounter errors.
• Preference Cookies: These remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences and region, to personalize your experience.
• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics tools to track website usage patterns and user behavior, helping us optimize our content and services.
• Marketing Cookies: These help us deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and advertisements.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies serve important functions on our website. We use them to authenticate users, maintain security, remember login information, and track preferences across sessions. This enables us to provide a seamless experience when you return to our site without requiring you to re-enter information repeatedly.

We also rely on cookies to gather analytics about how our website performs, which features are most valuable to users, and how we can improve our services. Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our promotional efforts and deliver content that is relevant to your interests. Additionally, cookies help us prevent fraud, ensure fair access to our services, and maintain the overall integrity of our platform.

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies on your device. Most modern browsers allow you to manage cookie settings and see which websites have stored cookies on your device. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or customize which types of cookies you allow.

Google Chrome: Click the menu icon (three dots), select "Settings," then "Privacy and security." Choose "Cookies and other site data" and configure your preferences. You can allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.

Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines), select "Settings," then "Privacy & Security." Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or customize specific permissions for individual websites.

Apple Safari: Click "Safari" in the menu bar, select "Preferences," then "Privacy." Choose your cookie policy: always allow, only from sites you visit, or never allow. You can also manage individual website settings.

Microsoft Edge: Click the menu icon (three dots), select "Settings," then "Privacy, search, and services." Under "Cookies and other site data," configure whether to allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies entirely.

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly, you may need to re-enter information more frequently, and your experience may be less personalized. We recommend allowing essential cookies while managing other types according to your preferences.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices evolve or as required by law. Please check back regularly for any changes to ensure you remain informed about how we use cookies on our website.