ShiftPaye Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may store in your browser or device. They can help a website remember information between page visits, maintain a login session, support security features or remember selected preferences.

Some cookies are created by the website you visit, while others may be set by third-party services integrated into that website. Similar technologies, including browser storage and tracking pixels, may also be used for certain purposes.

Cookies can be session-based, meaning they are generally removed when the browser session ends, or persistent, meaning they remain for a specified period or until deleted. Actual duration depends on the individual cookie and its configuration.

2. Why ShiftPaye May Use Cookies

ShiftPaye is a WordPress-based website and workforce management service. Depending on the features enabled, cookies may be used for the purposes described below.

3. Which Cookies Are Actually Used?

The precise cookies used by ShiftPaye depend on the configuration of WordPress, installed plugins, website integrations and the custom login and session functionality.

We will maintain an accurate description of relevant cookies after reviewing the live website and authenticated application flows. Where applicable, that information should identify:

• Cookie or storage item name.
• Provider or system that sets it.
• Purpose and category.
• Whether it is a session or persistent item.
• Its configured duration, where known.
• Whether information is shared with another provider.

We do not provide an unverified list of cookie names or claim that every category described above is currently active.

4. Cookie Consent and Your Choices

ShiftPaye aims to provide clear information and appropriate choices about cookie use. The consent or preference controls required depend on the technologies used, the purpose of processing, the user's circumstances and applicable privacy law.

Where consent is legally required for optional cookies or associated personal-information processing, those technologies should not be activated before valid consent is obtained. Users should be able to make an informed choice and withdraw consent where applicable.

Essential technologies needed to provide a service requested by the user may be treated differently from optional analytics or advertising technologies. The correct treatment should be confirmed for the actual implementation and relevant law.

Publishing this policy alone does not create a cookie-consent mechanism. If ShiftPaye uses optional tracking, the website owner must verify that a suitable consent and preference management tool is installed and configured.

5. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Most modern browsers let you review, block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. You can generally configure your browser to notify you when cookies are stored, restrict certain cookies or clear existing cookies.

Look for the privacy, security or site-settings section of your browser. The available options differ by browser and version.

Please be aware that blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent company login, account sessions, security checks or other requested features from working correctly. Browser controls may also differ from a website's own consent settings.

6. Personal Information and Privacy

Some cookie-related information may qualify as personal information depending on how it is collected, combined or used. ShiftPaye's handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

ShiftPaye will seek to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements, including applicable British Columbia and Canadian privacy laws. Requirements may differ according to the organization, data, processing purpose and circumstances.

For further information about meaningful consent, see the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's Guidelines for Obtaining Meaningful Consent .

7. Data Security and Retention

The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and technical configuration. Session cookies may expire when a session ends, while persistent cookies may remain until their expiry date or deletion.

We will verify the retention periods and security settings for cookies used on the live website. Cookie expiration does not necessarily mean that related information held by a service provider or in server logs is also deleted.

8. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Where third-party tools are used, their providers may process information under separate privacy policies and terms. ShiftPaye will identify relevant providers when their use has been confirmed.

Visitors should review those policies where appropriate. Third-party processing is subject to the provider's practices and the applicable agreements and legal requirements.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, software, integrations, cookie practices or legal obligations change. The updated policy will be published on this page, with the effective date revised as appropriate.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. If a change requires renewed consent or another notice under applicable law, the appropriate process should be followed.