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Cookie Policy & Tracking Choices
This page describes the cookies and similar technologies used on capitalproperties.ca. Most of what this site stores is not a cookie at all — it is browser local or session storage — so we describe each technology accurately rather than lumping everything together.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
The short version
Essential storage is always on because the site cannot work without it. Optional first-party analytics is off by default and only starts if you choose “Accept analytics”. There are no advertising cookies, no third-party analytics networks, no cross-site tracking and no sale of data. You can change your choice at any time:
What is used, and why
| What | Technology | Purpose | Category | How long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consent choice | Browser local storage (cp_consent) | Remembers whether you accepted or declined optional analytics, so the banner is not shown on every page. | Essential | Until you clear your browser storage or change the setting. |
| Sign-in session | Browser local storage (authentication token) | Keeps Bo and authorized staff signed in to the private administrative dashboard. Members of the public never receive one. | Essential | Until sign-out or token expiry. |
| Saved searches | Browser local storage | Stores search filters you deliberately save on the inventory pages so they are there when you come back. Stays on your device. | Essential | Until you delete the saved search or clear browser storage. |
| Sidebar / layout preference | First-party cookie | Remembers whether an interface panel was left open or collapsed. | Essential | Up to 7 days. |
| Analytics session ID | Browser session storage (cp_analytics_session) | A randomly generated identifier that groups the pages viewed in one visit. It is not linked to your name and is only created after you opt in. | Optional — analytics | Cleared when you close the tab, or immediately if you withdraw consent. |
| Page views and interaction events | First-party records stored in our own database (no third-party analytics network) | Records the page path, the referring page, your browser/device user agent, the action taken (for example viewing a listing) and the session ID above, so we can see which pages and listings are useful. | Optional — analytics | Retained while useful for site improvement, then deleted or de-identified. |
| Hosting, database and security logs | Server-side logs (not stored on your device) | Generated automatically to deliver pages, prevent abuse and diagnose errors. May include IP address, request path, timestamp and user agent. | Essential — server side | Short retention periods set by our hosting and database providers. |
Optional analytics in detail
Analytics on this site is first-party: the records are written to our own database rather than sent to an advertising or analytics company. When, and only when, you have opted in, we record the page path you visited, the page that referred you, your browser and device user-agent string, the specific interaction (for example opening a listing, with its MLS® number, address or price where relevant) and a random session identifier.
The purpose is to understand which neighbourhoods, guides and listings people actually find useful, so the site can be improved. It is never used to build an advertising profile and it is never used to authorize marketing messages to you — commercial email or texts require separate express consent under CASL.
If you withdraw consent, collection stops immediately and the random session identifier is deleted from your browser.
Third-party embeds and links
Some pages embed or link to independent services: a map frame from OpenStreetMap on listing detail pages, Google Fonts for typography, brokerage listing search pages at Right at Home Realty, and links to government or mortgage resources. When content loads from those providers, your browser contacts them directly and they may see your IP address and browser information under their own policies. These embeds are used for map display and typography only, not for advertising.
How to change your settings
Use the “Cookie settings” link in the footer of any page, or the button above, to turn analytics on or off. Rejecting optional analytics does not block or limit any part of the site.
You can also clear or block storage in your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge all provide controls under Privacy). Blocking essential storage may sign you out of the administrative dashboard or lose saved searches.
More detail on how personal information is handled is in the Privacy Policy.
