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Last updated Advantage Group Real Estate Inc.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files, containing letters and numbers, that are placed on your browser or device when you visit our website. These files allow us to collect certain information to enhance the user experience and link your actions during a browsing session. Cookies play a crucial role in enabling core website functionality and providing a personalized experience.

This Cookie Policy applies to websites operated by Advantage Group Real Estate Inc., including getadvantage.ca and search.getadvantage.ca (collectively, the "Website").

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies: First-party cookies streamline your experience on our Website. These are cookies set directly by our Website and are essential for functionality, helping provide a seamless user experience. As an example, first-party cookies recognize you when you visit our Website and allow you to log in with your sign-in ID and password. For example, we set a cookie that recognises a returning browser, and cookies that remember which ad or link brought you to the Website, so we can measure our advertising.

Third-Party Cookies: Third-party service providers integrated into our Website, such as analytics and advertising partners, set these cookies.

Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies make it easier for us to deliver functional, high-quality user experiences across browsing sessions. For example, a "remember me" option for logins is possible because of the use of a persistent cookie. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set duration and are activated each time you revisit our Website.

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser, used for session management.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. The cookies help us:

  • Remember user preferences (e.g., search filters, settings).
  • Provide secure access to restricted areas.
  • Analyse website usage to optimize performance and provide better service.
  • Display personalized content and relevant ads to improve your overall experience.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are vital for the operation of our Website. Without them, certain services you request, such as access to secure areas, may not function properly. These are used to:

  • Identify and authenticate users.
  • Ensure users are connected to the correct website features.
  • Maintain website security.

Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as the pages visited and any encountered errors. They do not collect personal information and are sometimes managed by third parties. They are used to:

  • Provide statistical information and web analytics.
  • Track affiliate links.
  • Help us improve website performance by identifying errors.

Functional (Functionality) Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. Some may be managed by third-party providers. They are used to:

  • Remember settings like layout, text size, and language preferences.
  • Indicate if you have already participated in surveys.
  • Display embedded videos and other multimedia.

Targeting Cookies: Targeting cookies collect information on your browsing habits across multiple websites. These cookies help us:

  • Display advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
  • Measure the success of marketing campaigns.
  • Provide personalized content recommendations.

Third-Party Cookies: Our Website uses third-party cookies from Google and Meta (Facebook and Instagram). These providers help us understand how visitors use the Website and measure our advertising, and they may use their cookies to show you relevant ads. For details, please see their privacy policies.

By using the Website, you agree to our use of cookies as this policy describes. You can refuse or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings (see Managing Your Cookie Preferences below), and you can opt out of interest-based advertising through the links at the end of this policy. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Website works and limit your access to certain features.

You have the option to control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

Additionally, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information regarding interest-based advertising, visit the Network Advertising Initiative.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@getadvantage.ca

Address: 8 Sampson Mews, Unit 201, Toronto, Ontario M3C 0H5, Canada

Phone: +1 (437) 529-4649