1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how www.greenshearpro.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operating under the brand name greenshearpro as a registered commercial entity in Canada, utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

This policy is formulated in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy standards, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. Operational Control and Explicit User Consent

greenshearpro operates this website and maintains strict control over data collected through our online infrastructure.

To ensure full transparency and compliance with European and Canadian legal requirements, our platform implements an explicit consent mechanism via an interactive cookie banner:

  • Essential Cookies: Activated automatically upon visiting the site, as they are strictly required for fundamental site functionality, secure navigation, and shopping cart preservation.
  • Non-Essential Cookies: Analytics, performance, and operational preference cookies are disabled by default. Non-essential cookies are deployed only after a visitor expressly provides affirmative consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our cookie banner. Visitors retain full freedom of choice to accept, decline, or manage their cookie preferences at any time.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are mandatory for the operation of www.greenshearpro.com. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure area access, and order processing during checkout.

B. Third-Party Security and Payment Processing Cookies

To facilitate secure online transactions and checkout authorization, non-essential performance and security cookies associated with financial transaction processing are handled by Stripe. Stripe processes operational transaction data in accordance with strict security standards to evaluate payment risk and support legitimate checkout functionality.

C. Performance and Analytics Cookies

With your express consent, these cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the site, assisting us in monitoring website performance, identifying technical errors, and refining user navigation.

4. Retention Period for Cookie Data

In accordance with Canadian and European privacy rules, cookies deployed by www.greenshearpro.com are stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill their specific technical or operational purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser session.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined duration. In alignment with statutory limitation guidelines, persistent operational and preference cookies remain on your device for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months from the date of consent, unless manually deleted by the user earlier.

5. Managing and Revoking Cookie Preferences

You retain the right to modify or revoke your cookie consent at any time. In addition to our website’s cookie settings banner, you can control, block, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact web functionality and your ability to complete purchases.

6. Contact and Inquiries

If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact our support team:

Our customer support team will respond to all privacy and cookie inquiries within 24 hours.