Cookie Policy

Canora Diamonds Inc.

Effective Date: 1 June 2026
Last Updated: 1 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Canora Diamonds Inc. ("Canora Diamonds", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

This policy is particularly relevant for visitors from France and the European Union, where consent is required before non-essential cookies are placed on your device under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content.

Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage, and session storage.

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as shopping cart, checkout, account login, and security. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_shopify_* Shopify session, cart, and checkout Session / 2 weeks
cart Stores cart contents 2 weeks
secure_customer_sig Customer authentication 1 year
cookie_consent Records your cookie preferences 1 year

Legal basis (EU/France): Legitimate interest / strictly necessary — no consent required.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience.

Cookie Purpose Duration
localization Stores your country/currency preference 1 year
recently_viewed Recently viewed products 30 days

Legal basis (EU/France): Consent required.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Usage statistics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours
shopify_analytics Shopify Store performance metrics Varies

Legal basis (EU/France): Consent required.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing to deliver relevant advertisements on other platforms.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Ad targeting and measurement 3 months
_gcl_* Google Ads Conversion tracking 90 days
tt_* TikTok Ad targeting Varies

Legal basis (EU/France): Consent required.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, including:

  • Shopify — e-commerce platform and analytics
  • Google — Analytics and advertising
  • Meta — Social media and advertising
  • Payment providers — Secure checkout processing

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

When you first visit our website from France or the EU, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies;
  • Reject non-essential cookies; or
  • Customise your preferences by category.

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to add items to your cart or complete checkout.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals but honour cookie consent choices made through our consent banner.

7. California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), certain cookie data may constitute "personal information." California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information via our cookie consent tool or by contacting policy@canoradiamonds.com. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent revision. We will re-seek consent where required by law after material changes.

9. Contact Us

Canora Diamonds Inc.
33 Pindar Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M2J 3L3, Canada
Email: policy@canoradiamonds.com

Implement a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner on the Shopify storefront before serving French and EU customers.