This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used by this non-commercial, educational website (“the Website”, “we”, “our”), explains the purpose behind their use, and outlines the options available to users regarding the management of cookies. Because this Website provides legal-themed informational content, clarity and transparency regarding data-related practices form an essential part of our commitment to responsible information governance.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which together set out the broader framework governing the operation of the Website.
1. Purpose and Scope of This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy serves three main purposes:
- To inform users about the categories of cookies that may be deployed when accessing the Website.
- To explain why cookies are used and what functions they support in the technical operation of the Website.
- To help users understand their rights and choices regarding cookie management.
Because this Website does not offer commercial services, user accounts, or advertising tools, the use of cookies is deliberately limited to essential and functional operations. Nonetheless, it remains important to define the scope of their use explicitly.
2. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when they access a website. These files enable certain features, support stability, and in some cases improve usability. Cookies may identify technical attributes such as browser type, device characteristics, or session information, but they do not identify individuals unless the user voluntarily submits personal information through the Website (e.g., via a contact form).
Cookies generally fall into the following categories:
- Session cookies (temporary, deleted after closing the browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)
- First-party cookies (set by the Website)
- Third-party cookies (set by external service providers)
This Website uses a restricted combination of these, described below.
3. Why This Website Uses Cookies
The Website uses cookies exclusively for operational and stability-related purposes. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, analytics, or commercial profiling.
Cookies on this Website are implemented to:
- ensure reliable page rendering,
- support compatibility with WordPress architecture,
- maintain form submission functionality,
- assist with security protections,
- improve performance of plugins necessary for technical operation.
Because the Website relies on WordPress and related plugins, limited cookie activity is sometimes unavoidable for functional and compatibility reasons.
4. Categories of Cookies Used
The types of cookies used on this Website fall into four primary categories:
4.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable core processes such as:
- page loading
- server communication
- session validation
- prevention of security threats
Without essential cookies, the Website may not display correctly or may experience operational disruptions.
Examples include:
- default WordPress cookies
- security-related session identifiers
- technical cookies used by the server environment
These cookies do not store personal information.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies support user experience and interface behavior. They may be used by WordPress or installed plugins to:
- maintain layout stability
- preserve temporary interface settings
- enable form-related functionality
- ensure compatibility between scripts
Functional cookies are not used for analytical or marketing purposes.
4.3 Contact Form Cookies (Contact Form 7)
When a user interacts with the Contact Form, the form system may generate temporary cookies that:
- support submission functionality
- prevent form spam or duplicate actions
- ensure proper routing of messages
These cookies:
- do not record personal information,
- do not track user behavior,
- expire automatically,
- exist solely to enable proper form operation.
Any personal information submitted through the form is handled exclusively according to the Privacy Policy, and not through cookies.
4.4 Plugin-Generated Cookies
Some WordPress plugins may place minimal functional cookies for stability and compatibility. These may include:
- interface enhancement plugins
- technical performance tools
- security add-ons
- compatibility frameworks
Such cookies operate within the plugin’s local environment and do not gather personal or analytical data.
The Website does not use plugin-generated cookies for:
- advertising,
- remarketing,
- social media tracking,
- analytics,
- cross-site profiling.
5. Cookies Not Used by This Website
For clarity and transparency, the Website confirms that it does not use:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Meta Pixel
- IP-based behavioral tracking
- heat-mapping services
- fingerprinting technologies
- personalized advertising cookies
- A/B testing tools
- retargeting scripts
- third-party marketing integrations
Because the Website exists solely as a non-commercial educational resource, such tracking technologies are unnecessary and intentionally excluded.
6. Third-Party Cookies and External Services
Although the Website does not deploy analytics or marketing tools, limited third-party involvement may occur through:
- the hosting provider (server-level cookies)
- plugin developers (functional cookies)
- WordPress components
- standard security frameworks
These third-party tools:
- do not access personal information,
- do not perform tracking,
- do not analyze user behavior.
Google Search Console is used for performance diagnostics only; it does not set cookies on user devices.
7. How Users Can Manage or Disable Cookies
Users have full control over their cookie preferences. At any time, users may:
- block cookies entirely,
- delete existing cookies,
- restrict certain categories of cookies,
- receive notifications before cookies are saved,
- modify consent settings in the browser.
Disabling cookies may affect Website performance or limit certain functionalities, such as proper form submission.
8. Data Storage and Security
Cookies do not store personal data, nor do they grant access to personal information submitted voluntarily via the contact form.
Any technical data associated with cookies remains confined to the user’s browser environment.
The Website is hosted on secure servers located in Canada, with standard security practices maintained by the hosting provider.
9. Children’s Use
This Website is not directed toward children under 16 years of age. It does not use tracking technologies or identifiers aimed at minors.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this Policy periodically to reflect updates to the Website or changes in regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
📧 info@canadainlawlist.com