Cookie Policy
How this website uses cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Some cookies are set by the site you are visiting; others are set by third-party services embedded in the page.
Cookies we use
This website uses three categories of cookie.
Essential cookies
These are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang | Stores your language preference (English / French) | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so you are not asked again | Until cleared |
reCAPTCHA cookies are also set when you use the contact form. These are strictly functional and used by Google to distinguish humans from automated bots.
Analytics cookies
Set by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is collected. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_gid | Identifies your session | 24 hours |
_gat | Throttles the analytics request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising cookies
Set by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements and measure their performance. These cookies are only used for personalised advertising if you accept advertising cookies. Without your consent, ads shown will not be personalised.
Google may set various cookies (including APISID, HSID, NID, SSID) to serve and measure ads. Full details are available in Google's cookie policy.
Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking — the consent banner will reappear.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will affect how the site works.
To opt out of Google personalised advertising, visit adssettings.google.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we add or remove services. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised.
Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch via the contact form.