Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 27, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Bugsway Pest Control ("Bugsway", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://www.bugsway.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.
Cookies set by the website operator (in this case, Bugsway) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by third parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies may be used to recognize your browser across different websites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as contact form operation, navigation, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state while browsing the site | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Session persistence for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads | 3 months |
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
3. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject each category of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. If you disable certain cookies, you may not be able to use all features of the site.
3.3 Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.4 Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
If we use advertising or remarketing cookies in the future, you can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC) opt-out tool. You may also use the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance's online choices tool if applicable to your region.
3.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We note the presence of DNT signals but our analytics tools may continue to collect anonymized, aggregate usage data consistent with this policy.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies on the Bugsway website are retained for the following periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Functional cookies: Retained for up to 12 months from your last visit
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Data retained for 26 months, consistent with Google's default data retention setting
- Consent record cookies: Retained for 12 months so we don't repeatedly ask for cookie consent on return visits
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Deleting cookies does not affect data we may have already collected in accordance with this policy.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Bugsway Pest ControlEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 416-555-5555