Cookie Policy
Effective January 1, 2025 · Applies to all users of booking.bnbhost.ca
We use these categories of cookies on booking.bnbhost.ca:
Strictly Necessary
Essential for the site to function
Performance & Analytics
Traffic and usage insights
Functional
Preferences and personalization
Advertising
Relevant ads (with consent)
Social Media
Sharing and social features
1. Purpose of This Policy
This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how booking.bnbhost.ca ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our online services (collectively, the "Services").
This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie banner or settings pop-up, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "first-party" (placed by us) or "third-party" (placed by others such as analytics or advertising partners).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on booking.bnbhost.ca:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure login, and payment processing. Without these cookies, our Services cannot operate properly. Examples: Session cookies, payment authorization cookies, and security tokens.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve website performance. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. If you disable these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site or be able to monitor its performance. Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and past bookings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you do not allow these cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.
D. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you disable these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
E. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used when you share pages or content through third-party social networking platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter). These platforms may collect information about your interaction with our site in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to: operate and secure our website; enable bookings, payments, and user authentication; analyze traffic patterns and usage trends; improve our Services and website performance; personalize content and remember preferences; and deliver relevant advertising (with consent where required).
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit booking.bnbhost.ca, you will see a cookie banner or pop-up allowing you to: accept all cookies; reject non-essential cookies; or customize cookie preferences. You can also manage or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Browser controls:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our website.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Some cookies on our site are placed by trusted third parties, including: analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics); payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal); and advertising networks and social media integrations. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies. For more information, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for varying durations: session cookies expire once you close your browser; persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted or until their set expiry date (typically 6–24 months). You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us:
contact@bnbhost.ca
Address
68 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0P4, Canada
Website
booking.bnbhost.ca
10. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.