Cookie & Storage Policy

Last Updated: September 27, 2026 | Effective in Canada

This Cookie Policy explains how Barrie Property Care (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses browser cookies, local storage (localStorage), and similar web technologies on our website https://barriepropertycare.ca.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit. They allow websites to remember your device, preserve security states, and provide faster navigation between pages.

Local Storage (localStorage) is a modern web standard that allows web applications to store preference data directly in your browser with no expiration date. Unlike cookies, information stored in local storage remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers with every page request.

2. Categories of Storage We Use

We believe in data minimization. We use only the storage mechanisms necessary to operate our website and provide helpful interactive tools:

A. Strictly Necessary & Security

Always Active

These technical mechanisms are essential for core site functionality, load balancing, preventing cross-site forgery, and maintaining secure HTTPS connections through our edge hosting network (Vercel).

Identifiers: __cf_bm, _vercel_jwt, next-route-cache

B. Functional & User Convenience

Local Storage

Used to remember your interactive preferences across sessions so you don’t lose your progress when you navigate away or refresh the page:

property-care-checklist: Stores your checked-off tasks on the Ontario Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist tool.
bpc-cookie-consent: Stores your preference regarding this cookie banner so we do not repeatedly display the banner on future visits.

This data never leaves your device and is not sold, shared, or accessible by third parties.

C. Advertising & Marketing Trackers

None Active

Barrie Property Care does not utilize third-party behavioral advertising cookies, Facebook Retargeting Pixels, or cross-site commercial trackers on this website.

3. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can block cookies, receive a warning before a cookie is stored, or delete all existing cookies and local storage from your browser:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies > Clear browsing data.
Apple Safari: Preferences / Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Please note that clearing local storage will reset your progress on the interactive Ontario Seasonal Maintenance Checklist.

4. Inquiries & Questions

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or technical storage, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at contact@barriepropertycare.ca.