Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

AuditNova uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality and navigation
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Analyzing website performance and user behavior
• Improving our services and user experience
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Functional Cookies

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Use only essential cookies (some features may be limited)
• Manage your preferences through browser settings

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies

Cookie Management Options

• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set expiration preferences

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Web analytics services for performance monitoring
• Security services for fraud prevention
• Professional tools for service enhancement

These third parties have their own cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.

7. Cookie Security

We implement security measures for our cookies:

• Secure transmission using HTTPS protocol
• HttpOnly flags to prevent unauthorized access
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited data collection and retention

8. Data Protection

Cookie data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Canadian privacy laws:

• No personal identification without explicit consent
• Anonymized analytics data where possible
• Secure storage and transmission
• Regular data review and cleanup

9. Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
• Consent cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on our website with the effective date clearly indicated.

11. Professional Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

• Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws
• Professional accounting standards for data protection
• Industry best practices for web security
• International privacy frameworks where applicable

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact us using the information below.

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