Cookies Policy
Last updated: October 2, 2026.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools help websites function properly and understand how visitors interact with content about conversations, experiences and real moments shared on this platform.
Why showroomza.com Uses Cookies
We use cookies to operate our commercial website effectively. They enable core features such as secure navigation, remembering user selections during a visit, measuring performance of stories and experiences presented, and supporting limited advertising where appropriate. Without these technologies some parts of the site would not work as intended.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for basic site operation including security and session management. Functional cookies remember preferences to improve usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect information about how pages are used so we can refine content related to real moments and conversations. Advertising or targeting cookies may be employed to deliver relevant promotions. Social media cookies can appear if third-party sharing tools are integrated, though our site focuses primarily on original experiences rather than external feeds.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by showroomza.com and stay within our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types may be present but third-party cookies are limited to necessary partners that support site functionality for Canadian users.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, often between thirty days and two years depending on purpose, allowing the site to recognize returning visitors interested in ongoing stories and experiences.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Necessary cookies handle basic identifiers to keep the site secure and functional. Functional cookies store language or display choices. Analytics cookies track page views and time spent on content about real moments without identifying individuals directly. Advertising cookies may record interactions for campaign measurement. All categories respect Canadian privacy expectations under PIPEDA by collecting only what is required for stated purposes.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under Canadian Law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interest exemption as they are required for the site to function. Other categories rely on your consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. This approach aligns with PIPEDA principles of meaningful consent and accountability for a commercial website operating in Canada.
How the Consent Manager Works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customize selections by category. Choices are stored for subsequent visits. You can revisit the banner settings via a link in the footer to review or change preferences whenever you wish.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login, form submission on the Contacts page, or proper display of story content. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve experiences but does not stop core site access. Persistent cookies can be cleared manually at any time.
International Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside Canada. In such cases appropriate safeguards are applied consistent with our Privacy Policy. For full details on data handling please refer to the separate Privacy Policy available on this site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or law. The last-updated date at the top indicates the current version. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
How to Contact Us
For questions about cookies or this policy please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach us by phone at 1-800-387-3832 or in writing at 2148 Carling Avenue, Suite 202, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H1. We respond to all legitimate inquiries promptly.