How Lineside uses cookies and how you can control them.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Lineside Industrial Automation (“Lineside”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on linesideautomation.com, the choices available to you, and your rights under Canadian and United States privacy laws. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies as described here, subject to the consent choices below.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. “Similar technologies” include pixels, tags, local storage, and software development kits that work in a comparable way. They let the site remember your actions and preferences, keep the site secure, and help us understand how the site is used. Cookies may be set by us (“first-party”) or by a third-party service we use (“third-party”).
Categories of Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary – required for the website to function, load balance, and stay secure. These are always on and cannot be switched off through our banner. Disabling them in your browser may break parts of the site.
- Preferences (functional) – remember choices such as resources you have already unlocked, so you are not asked again.
- Analytics (performance) – help us understand how visitors find and use the site so we can improve it. These run only after you consent.
- Marketing (advertising) – used to measure and improve how we promote our services and, where applicable, to support advertising. These run only after you consent. We do not sell your personal information (see “Your US State Privacy Rights” below).
Cookies We Use
The table below lists the cookies and similar technologies used on this site. Cookie names from third parties may change as those providers update their services; the categories and purposes remain as described.
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ls_cc | Lineside | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie-consent choice so the banner is not shown again. | 180 days |
ls_tools_access | Lineside | Preferences | Records that you have completed the tool-access form, unlocking downloads on the Tools page. | 14 days |
wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | Lineside (WordPress) | Strictly necessary | Set only for logged-in administrators to keep them signed in and remember admin screen options. Not set for normal visitors. | Session to 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to measure site usage. Set only after you consent to analytics. | 13 months |
_ga_T75LXTCNHE | Google Analytics | Analytics | Persists the Google Analytics 4 session state. Set only after you consent to analytics. | 13 months |
__cf_bm / _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Bot management and security; helps protect the site from malicious traffic. | Up to 30 minutes / session |
Exact cookies present can vary with your browser, whether you are logged in, and the consent choices you make.
Your Consent and How to Withdraw It
On your first visit, a consent banner lets you Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Customize by category. Non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing) are not set until you give consent. We use Google Consent Mode so that analytics and advertising tags respect your choice by default.
Your choice is stored for 180 days, after which the banner will ask again. You can withdraw or change consent at any time by clearing this site’s cookies in your browser and reloading the page, which re-displays the banner, or by using the browser controls below. Withdrawing consent does not affect data already collected while consent was active.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies through their settings:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Some browsers and extensions can send a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal that communicates a privacy preference automatically. Where required by applicable law, we treat a recognized GPC signal as a valid request to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for the browser sending it.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies or process data once the relevant consent category is active:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) – website analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses cookies.
- Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.) – security and content delivery. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
These providers may process data on servers located in the United States or other countries. We do not control cookies set directly by third parties; review their notices for detail.
Your Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA / Law 25)
For visitors in Canada, we handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where it applies, Quebec’s Law 25. We rely on your consent to set non-essential cookies, limit collection to identified purposes, and let you withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact us using the details below.
Your US State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and others)
If you are a resident of California or another US state with a comprehensive privacy law (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah), you may have the right to know what personal information is collected, to access or delete it, to correct it, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information and of targeted advertising.
We do not sell your personal information for money. Some analytics and advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” or a “sale” under certain state laws. You can opt out by rejecting non-essential cookies in our banner, by enabling a Global Privacy Control signal, or by contacting us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
Children’s Privacy
This site is a business-to-business website intended for professional audiences. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last updated” date above shows the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where required, we will ask for renewed consent.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your choices? Contact:
Lineside Industrial Automation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 1-888-845-7955
Email: [email protected]
