At Next Leaf Tech, we are committed to respecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we collect and use your data. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on our website https://www.nextleaftech.blog (“Website”), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to help websites function efficiently and to provide information to website owners, such as user preferences, browsing history, and analytics.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party Cookies – Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party Cookies – Set by external services used on the website (e.g., analytics or advertising platforms).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, certain services may not be available.
b. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information (e.g., page visits, time spent on site, bounce rate). This helps us improve site performance and user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language selection or region, to provide a more personalized browsing experience.
d. Marketing and Third-party Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising or social media partners to track your browsing behavior across websites. This enables us to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign performance. These cookies may also include embedded content from platforms like YouTube, X (Twitter), or LinkedIn.
3. What Cookies We Use
Here are examples of cookies we may use on Next Leaf Tech:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking ID | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | User identification for analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| cookie_consent | Saves user consent preferences | Next Leaf Tech | Essential | 6 months |
| YSC | Embedded YouTube video tracking | YouTube | Marketing | Session |
| personalization_id | Embedded X (Twitter) content tracking | X (Twitter) | Marketing | 2 years |
This table may be updated from time to time as we add or remove services.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” banner (if shown) when you first visit the site.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the following services:
5. Third-party Cookies and Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to or embedded content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube, X, LinkedIn). These platforms may use their own cookies and tracking technologies. We do not control the use of those cookies and encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.
6. Consent and Canadian Privacy Law
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that we may place cookies on your device in accordance with this policy. We comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and follow best practices in obtaining meaningful consent for non-essential cookies.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage users to review this page regularly.