Cookie
Policy
How Hearth Copy uses tracking technologies to optimize your tax navigation experience in Quebec.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Hearth Copy. We provide specialized information regarding tax obligations, business registration, and financial management for freelancers and self-employed individuals in Quebec City and across the province of Quebec.
To provide you with a seamless and personalized experience, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively referred to as "Cookies"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use under the laws of Quebec and Canada.
2. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction
As an entity operating in Quebec City, Hearth Copy is subject to the provincial laws of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada. This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:
- Law 25 (formerly Bill 64): An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec).
- PIPEDA: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada).
- CASL: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, where applicable to electronic communications.
Under Quebec’s Law 25, we are required to obtain your clear, free, and informed consent before activating any non-essential tracking technologies.
3. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be "Persistent" (remaining on your device even after you close the browser) or "Session" (deleted as soon as you close the web browser).
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies based on their purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown of the types of cookies used on Hearth Copy:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate the site and use basic features like secure areas. | Session / Persistent |
| Performance & Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., which tax guides are most popular). We use Google Analytics with anonymized IPs. | 1 day to 2 years |
| Functional | Used to remember choices you make (such as language preference) to provide a more personalized experience. | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing & Targeting | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns regarding tax services. | Up to 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third parties (such as Google, Meta, or LinkedIn) may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend checking the respective privacy policies of these third-party services for more information.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with Quebec’s Law 25, the legal basis for our use of cookies is as follows:
- Consent: For all non-essential cookies (Analytics, Marketing, Functional), we rely on your explicit consent provided through our cookie banner upon your first visit.
- Legitimate Interest/Necessity: For strictly necessary cookies, we process them based on the necessity to provide the service you have requested (viewing the website).
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the button below:
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
8. Data Subject Rights in Quebec
As a resident of Quebec, under Law 25, you have specific rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:
- The right to be informed of the collection and use of your data.
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- The right to access and rectify your data.
- The right to data portability (in certain circumstances).
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at Hearth Copy:
Address
845 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City
Phone
+1 (810) 684-5173