1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you use websites and mobile applications. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our services, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Worksy platform to function properly. They enable core features such as:

User authentication and account access
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and system performance
Session management

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform:

Google Analytics for usage statistics
Application performance monitoring
Error tracking and debugging
Feature usage analytics

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Language and region selection
Customized user interface
Recently viewed items

2.4 Advertising Cookies

With your consent, we may use cookies for advertising purposes:

Showing relevant advertisements
Measuring advertising effectiveness
Retargeting campaigns
Third-party advertising networks

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: For website and app analytics
Stripe: For secure payment processing
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
Customer Support Tools: For live chat and support

4. Mobile App Data Collection

In addition to cookies, our mobile apps may collect:

Device identifiers (advertising ID, device ID)
Location data (with your permission)
App usage data
Crash reports and diagnostics

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Mobile App Settings

In the Worksy app, you can:

Manage privacy preferences in Settings
Control location tracking
Opt out of personalized advertising
Reset your advertising identifier

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain tracking:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience:

Some features may not function properly
You may need to log in more frequently
Your preferences may not be saved
Personalization features may be limited

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@worksy.ca
Mail: Worksy Privacy Team, 123 Innovation Drive, San Francisco, CA 94105