Cookies Policy
Last updated: July 25, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage them when using our website PStopCard (https://pstopcard.com/). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period of time specified in the cookie (usually until you delete them). Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular.
- Functional Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below explains the cookies we use and why:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
---|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session | Essential |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users | 2 years | Performance |
_gid | Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users | 24 hours | Performance |
_gat | Google Analytics - Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Performance |
cart_items | Stores items in your shopping cart | 30 days | Functional |
user_preferences | Stores your site preferences (theme, language, etc.) | 1 year | Functional |
fbp | Facebook Pixel - Used for advertising purposes | 3 months | Targeting |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.
- Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show you relevant ads on Facebook.
- Hotjar: We may use Hotjar to better understand our users' needs and to optimize our service and experience.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionalities may not work.
Browser Controls:
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit.
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Opting Out of Analytics:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit .
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data use practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (819) 824-3146
Address: 490 Chem. de Vassan, Val-d'Or, QC J9P 0C1, Canada