1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Improve performance and user experience

• Support marketing and advertising (where applicable)

• Remember your preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

They may include:

• Security cookies

• Page navigation functionality

• Form submission protection

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work correctly.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance and usability.

They may collect:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Traffic sources

• Device and browser type

We may use trusted analytics providers to process this information in an aggregated and anonymised format where possible.

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR) / Implied or express consent (Canada)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and enhance functionality.

Examples:

• Remembering cookie preferences

• Saving user settings

Legal basis: Consent

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies (If Used)

These cookies may be used to:

• Measure advertising effectiveness

• Show relevant ads

• Support remarketing campaigns

• Track conversions

These cookies may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

We only use marketing cookies where you have provided consent.

Legal basis: Explicit consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our website.

Examples may include:

• Website analytics providers

• Embedded maps or media

• Social media integrations

• Advertising platforms (if used)

These third parties may process data outside your jurisdiction. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

5. How You Give Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies are only activated after you provide consent where required by law.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time (see Section 6).

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Banner Preferences

You can revisit your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings link (if available), or

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on your choices, cookies may collect:

• IP address

• Device type

• Browser information

• Pages visited

• Interaction data

• Approximate location

This data is used to improve our website and services and is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. International Visitors

If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, we ensure that cookies are used in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including obtaining consent where required.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in laws or regulations

• Updates to our website

• New technologies or services

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Highland Property Services
Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: tom@highland-property.com
Phone: [your phone number]

For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.