Cookies Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain a unique identifier and information about your interactions with the website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

Urban Barber Studio uses cookies for essential website functionality only. We use minimal cookies strictly necessary for our website to operate properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Cookie consent storage: Remembers your cookie preference choice to avoid showing the banner repeatedly
• Session management: Maintains your booking form data during navigation
• Security cookies: Helps protect against fraudulent activity

Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use:

• Analytics or tracking cookies
• Marketing or advertising cookies
• Social media cookies
• Third-party tracking cookies

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website uses browser local storage to remember certain preferences locally on your device. This includes:

• Your cookie consent preference
• Temporary form data to improve user experience

Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly submit information through forms.

Managing Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• Disable all cookies entirely

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or decline cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:

• The cookie banner may appear on every visit
• Form data may not be preserved during navigation
• Your preferences may not be remembered

However, disabling cookies will not prevent you from viewing content or accessing most features of our website.

Cookie Retention

Our essential cookies are session-based or have limited lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Consent cookies: Stored for up to 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies on our website. All cookies set by our website are first-party cookies controlled by Urban Barber Studio.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• The right to be informed about cookie usage (this policy)
• The right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies
• The right to withdraw consent at any time through browser settings

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: 427 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4, Canada

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• aboutcookies.org
• allaboutcookies.org
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (priv.gc.ca)