Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies don't contain personal information unless you've provided it, and they cannot access other files on your device.
At Thornbury, we use cookies to enhance your experience, understand how our site is used, and provide better service to manufacturing and industrial businesses seeking consulting solutions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and form submission. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about page views, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns. This data helps us improve our site and better serve our clients.
Examples: Google Analytics, page performance metrics, user behavior tracking
Duration: Typically 2 years
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements. They help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and show you content that aligns with your interests in manufacturing consulting services.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Bing Ads, remarketing tags
Duration: Typically 90 days to 2 years
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your settings and choices to provide a personalized experience. They store information like language preferences, region settings, and display options.
Examples: Language selection, theme preferences, location settings
Duration: Typically 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These services help us analyze traffic, display maps, and manage advertising. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these services:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Google Maps: Location services and map display
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
- Google Ads: Advertising delivery and campaign measurement
- Bing Ads: Advertising on Microsoft platforms
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) and activate each time you visit our website.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can control which cookies you allow. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our website
Marketing Cookies
Enable targeted advertising
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Here's how to control cookies in popular browsers:
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown
- Navigate to "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click on "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block or delete cookies, use "See all site data and permissions"
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-right
- Select "Settings"
- Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
- Customize your cookie settings
- Use "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose how you want to handle cookies
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies
- Select "Remove All" or choose specific sites
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
- Select "Cookies and site data"
- Configure your cookie preferences
- Use "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
Note for mobile browsers: Cookie management options vary by device and browser. Generally, you can find these settings under Privacy or Security sections in your browser's menu.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent to cookies at any time
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block future cookies through browser settings
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Certain features may not work properly without cookies enabled.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (905) 527-8463
Address: 100 King Street West, Suite 5700, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W9, Canada