Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.

2. Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Local Storage
• Session Storage
• Web Beacons/Pixels
• Fingerprinting

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

5. Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies on our website. Here's how to manage them:

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer 'Do Not Track' (DNT) signals. Our response:

• We respect DNT signals where technically feasible
• Essential cookies remain active as they're required for functionality
• Optional cookies (analytics, functional) are disabled when DNT is enabled
• We do not track users across different websites
• We do not create advertising profiles

7. Data Processing and Storage

Cookie data is processed and stored as follows:

• Location: Data stored on Canadian servers (data sovereignty)
• Duration: As specified for each cookie type (session to 2 years)
• Security: Encrypted transmission (TLS 1.3), secure storage
• Access: Limited to authorized personnel only
• PIPEDA Compliance: All cookie data handling complies with Canadian privacy law
• Retention: Cookies automatically expire per their duration settings
• Deletion: You can delete cookies at any time through browser settings

8. Cookies in Government Projects

For government clients, we follow stricter cookie policies:

• Minimal cookie usage (essential only where possible)
• Full disclosure of all cookies in project documentation
• Analytics cookies disabled by default (opt-in only)
• No third-party tracking or advertising cookies
• Cookie consent mechanisms that meet government standards
• Audit trails for cookie consent and preferences
• Compliance with Treasury Board directives on web analytics

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be indicated by:

• Revised 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page
• Email notification to registered clients for significant changes
• Re-consent request for material changes to cookie usage
• Notice banner on website when policy is updated

11. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Accept or reject optional cookies
• Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Delete cookies from your device
• Access information about data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of cookie-collected data (subject to legal retention)
• Withdraw consent for optional cookies
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

12. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy: