1. What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small data files that a website may ask a browser to store. Similar technologies can include local storage, session storage and other browser mechanisms used to remember settings or support site functions. Some technologies are necessary for a requested service, while others may be used for preferences, measurement or marketing only when law and configuration permit.
2. How this website uses browser technologies
Luminavellehouse is designed to operate with a limited technology footprint. The site may use strictly necessary storage or session mechanisms needed for security, navigation, form behaviour or user-requested preferences. If optional analytics, preference or marketing technologies are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and consent controls will be provided where required by applicable law.
3. Strictly necessary technologies
Strictly necessary technologies support functions such as page delivery, security, load management, accessibility preferences or preserving a setting requested by the user. Because these technologies are required to provide the requested website function, consent may not be required in jurisdictions that recognize a strictly necessary exemption, although transparency obligations still apply.
4. Preference technologies
Preference technologies can remember choices such as interface settings. Where such storage is not strictly necessary, we will use it only in accordance with the consent standard that applies to the visitor. Removing preference storage may cause the website to forget selected settings.
5. Analytics and performance
Analytics technologies can help operators understand aggregate website usage, such as popular pages, device categories or technical performance. We do not currently describe any specific third-party analytics provider as an active component of this website. If analytics are added, we will identify the relevant category, purpose, retention and consent choices where required.
6. Advertising and cross-site tracking
The website is not intended to depend on cross-site behavioural advertising for its core operation. If advertising or cross-site tracking technologies are added later, we will update this policy and provide any opt-in, opt-out or consent mechanism required by applicable law before non-essential technologies are activated.
7. Consent under the GDPR and ePrivacy rules
For visitors to whom European data protection and electronic privacy rules apply, non-essential cookies or similar technologies generally require a valid legal basis and, where required, prior consent. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and capable of being withdrawn. Strictly necessary technologies may be exempt from consent where they are essential to deliver a service explicitly requested by the user.
8. Canadian privacy considerations
Canadian privacy law requires meaningful transparency and appropriate consent for collection, use and disclosure of personal information, taking account of sensitivity and reasonable expectations. Where browser technologies collect information that can be associated with an identifiable individual, we handle that information according to our Privacy Policy and applicable Canadian requirements.
9. Managing browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies and site storage through privacy or site settings. Blocking all storage can affect functionality on some websites. Browser controls are separate from any consent controls that a website may present for optional technologies.
10. Retention
Retention depends on the technology and purpose. Session technologies generally expire when a browsing session ends, while persistent settings may remain for a defined period or until deleted by the user. We aim to avoid retaining browser identifiers longer than necessary for the stated purpose.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if the website adopts new technologies, changes providers or if legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of this page identifies the current version.
12. Contact
Questions about cookies, browser storage or privacy can be sent to info@luminavellehouse.com or to Luminavelle House Inc., 1285 Pender Street West, Vancouver, BC V6E 4B1, Canada.