Cookie Policy
At Brixel Renovations and Remodeling, we use a small number of cookies and similar technologies on brixelhomes.com to keep the site working properly and to understand how visitors use it. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function reliably, remember your preferences, and measure how the site is used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to work. They enable core functionality such as session management and protection against cross-site request forgery. Without them, parts of the site will not function.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
If enabled, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate, anonymized visitor behaviour — which pages are most popular, how people arrive at the site, and how to improve it. These cookies do not identify you personally.
2.3 Advertising Cookies
We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies. Brixel does not run programmatic ads or sell visitor data.
3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by brixelhomes.com directly. We use first-party cookies to maintain your browsing session and protect form submissions.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded on the site:
- Google Analytics — to measure aggregate website traffic and engagement.
- Google Maps — to display our service area on the contact page.
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
4.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. We use them to keep your session secure while you browse.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period. We use them for analytics only (to recognize returning visitors anonymously).
5. How We Use Cookies
Brixel uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality: to maintain secure sessions and protect contact form submissions.
- Analytics: to understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it.
- Security: to detect abusive or automated traffic.
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to accept all cookies, notify you when a cookie is set, reject all cookies, or delete cookies after your session.
Browser-specific guides:
6.2 Disabling Cookies
Important: Disabling strictly-necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (such as the contact form) from working properly.
6.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Cookies We Set
Below is a list of the main cookies in use on brixelhomes.com:
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to check back periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, get in touch:
Brixel Renovations and Remodeling
Toronto, Ontario · Serving the Greater Toronto Area
Email: hello@brixelhomes.com
Phone: +1 437 552 4104