Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 8, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how North 80 designs Ltd. ("Company," "we," "us," and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.n80.ca ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by the website owner (North 80 designs Ltd.) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by other parties are called "third-party cookies," which enable third-party features like analytics, chat support, and maps.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential cookies are required for our website to function properly, including online ordering, security, and payment processing

• Functional cookies enable enhanced features like customer support chat and location services

• Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience

How can I control cookies?

You have the right to accept or reject cookies through our Cookie Consent Manager. When you first visit our website, you can choose your preferences. You can change your choices at any time through our cookie banner or by accessing cookie settings.

Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary for website functionality, including online ordering and payment processing through our service provider, Buddi.io.

Types of cookies we use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled.

Session Cookies

• Purpose: Maintain your session while browsing and using our online ordering system

• Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)

Security Cookies

• Purpose: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions

• Duration: Session or short-term

Order Processing Cookies

• Purpose: Remember items in your cart and process online orders through our POS system

• Provider: Buddi.io

• Duration: Until order completion

Performance and Functionality Cookies

AWS Load Balancer Cookies

Name: AWSALB

• Purpose: Distribute server traffic for optimal website performance

• Provider: app.buddi.io

• Service: Amazon Web Services

• Country: Canada

• Type: HTTP Cookie

• Expires: 7 days

Name: AWSALBCORS

• Purpose: Enhanced load balancing support for better user experience

• Provider: app.buddi.io

• Service: Amazon Web Services

• Country: Canada

• Type: Server Cookie

• Expires: 7 days

Functional Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies enhance your experience on our website but are not essential for basic functionality. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies.

Customer Support Chat

• Provider: Crisp Chat

• Website ID: cd9b67d1-16b4-4486-8fdf-a5ceae07e165

• Purpose: Enable live customer support chat functionality

• Duration: Persistent until cleared

• Data Collected: Chat messages, basic device information for support purposes

AI Assistant Chat

• Provider: YourGPT

• Purpose: Provide automated customer assistance and support

• Duration: Session-based

• Data Collected: Chat interactions for service improvement

Google Maps Integration

• Provider: Google Maps JavaScript API

• Purpose: Display location information and delivery zones

• Duration: Session-based

• Data Collected: Location requests, map interactions

Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies.

Google Analytics

• Service: Google Analytics 4

• Measurement ID: G-Q18589FTBX

• Purpose: Understand website usage patterns and improve user experience

• Duration: Up to 26 months

• Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, device information (anonymized)

Your Rights and Choices

Managing Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Manager

• Use our Cookie Consent Manager when you first visit

• Access cookie preferences anytime through our website

• Change your preferences at any time

Browser Controls: You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome Cookie Settings

• Firefox Cookie Settings

• Safari Cookie Settings

• Edge Cookie Settings

Important Note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from using our online ordering system.

Opt-out of Targeted Advertising

While we do not currently use cookies for targeted advertising, you can learn more about online advertising choices:

• Digital Advertising Alliance

• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada

Google Analytics Opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Rejecting analytics cookies in our Cookie Consent Manager

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Data Storage and Retention

Local Storage

Cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or change your preferences. We do not store your cookie preferences on our servers.

Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for the specified duration (see individual cookie descriptions above)

• Analytics cookies: Retained according to Google Analytics retention policies (up to 26 months)

Other Tracking Technologies

Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs") in conjunction with cookies. These are tiny graphics files that help us:

• Monitor website traffic patterns

• Understand user behavior

• Measure the success of communications

• Improve website performance

Web beacons typically rely on cookies to function, so declining cookies will impair their functionality.