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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Examples of Necessary Cookies:

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access
  • Preference cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure website stability

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website's performance and user experience.

Analytics Tools We Use:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
  • Hotjar: User experience and website optimization
  • Internal analytics: Custom tracking for course engagement

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us show you relevant content and measure the success of our advertising efforts.

Marketing Platforms We Use:

  • Google Ads: Display targeted advertisements
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and retargeting
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising
  • Email marketing platforms: Newsletter and course promotion tracking

3. Detailed Cookie Information

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by our website (legal-genieway.com):

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
legal_genieway_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 365 days
session_id Maintains your session during website visit Session
course_preferences Remembers your course filter selections 30 days

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services we use:

Google Analytics Cookies:

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users (24 hours)
  • _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute)

Marketing Platform Cookies:

  • _fbp: Facebook Pixel tracking (90 days)
  • _gcl_au: Google Ads conversion tracking (90 days)
  • li_sugr: LinkedIn advertising (90 days)

4. How We Use Cookies

4.1 Website Functionality

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Maintain shopping cart contents
  • Store form data temporarily
  • Provide security features

4.2 Analytics and Performance

  • Measure website traffic and popular content
  • Understand user behavior and navigation patterns
  • Identify technical issues and areas for improvement
  • Track course enrollment and completion rates

4.3 Marketing and Advertising

  • Display relevant course recommendations
  • Retarget visitors with personalized ads
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Provide social media integration features

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
  • Necessary Only: Enable only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

6.1 Necessary Cookies Disabled

  • Unable to maintain login sessions
  • Forms may not function properly
  • Security features may be compromised
  • User preferences won't be saved

6.2 Analytics Cookies Disabled

  • We can't improve website performance
  • Limited ability to troubleshoot issues
  • Reduced personalization of content

6.3 Marketing Cookies Disabled

  • Less relevant advertising content
  • Repeated display of same advertisements
  • Limited social media integration

7. Mobile Devices and Apps

Mobile devices use advertising identifiers similar to cookies:

  • iOS: Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA)
  • Android: Google Advertising ID (GAID)

You can reset or disable these identifiers in your device settings under Privacy or Ads preferences.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that have their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of these external websites. We encourage you to read their privacy and cookie policies when you visit them.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When cookies contain personal information, this data may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during these transfers.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes
  • Displaying notices on our website

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer
Legal Genieway Inc.
1200 Bay Street, Suite 1100
Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123
Toll-Free: 1-800-555-0123

12. Consent and Acknowledgment

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Your consent to our use of cookies is indicated through your cookie preference selections or continued use of our website.

Update Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie management tool.

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario.