Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GetHotWater.ca ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining until they expire or you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Essential Maintains your session while logged in and during form submission Session
gethotwater-theme Functional Remembers your preferred theme (light or dark mode) Persistent
gethotwater-cookies Essential Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies

Service Purpose More Information
Google reCAPTCHA Protects our forms from spam and automated abuse. May set cookies to verify you are a real user. Google Privacy Policy
Google Fonts Delivers web fonts for consistent typography. May log requests. Google Fonts Privacy

4. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These include session cookies and the cookie consent preference. They cannot be disabled.

Functional cookies enhance your experience (such as remembering your theme preference) but are not strictly necessary. You may decline these through the cookie consent banner.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie consent banner: Use the banner at the bottom of the page to accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section for instructions.
  • Device settings: Mobile devices typically have cookie management in their privacy settings

Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including login and form submission.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your theme preference and cookie consent choice. Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the quote request form on our website.

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