1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember user preferences, improve performance, analyze usage, and support security.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser; or

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies
  These cookies are necessary for the website and related services to function properly. They support core features such as page navigation, form submissions, security, and access to protected areas (including client portal functionality where applicable).

These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems.

• Analytics Cookies
  Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited and how the site is used. This information helps us improve website performance, usability, and content.

Analytics cookies are used only where permitted under applicable privacy laws and may require user consent depending on jurisdiction.

• Preference Cookies
  Preference cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

• Security Cookies
  Security cookies help protect the website, client portal, and related systems by detecting misuse, preventing fraud, and supporting secure access.

3. Third‑Party Cookies and Technologies
Some cookies and similar technologies may be placed by third‑party service providers that support our operations, including:

• website hosting and analytics providers

• embedded maps or media tools

• client portal providers

• payment and invoicing platforms and related payment services

These third parties may collect information directly through cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control third‑party cookies once they are placed.

Some third‑party providers may process or store information outside Canada, depending on their infrastructure.

4. Consent and Cookie Choices
Where required by applicable Canadian privacy laws, consent is obtained before placing non‑essential cookies, such as analytics or preference cookies.

You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

• adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies, or

• using any cookie preference or consent tools made available on our website (where implemented).

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or your ability to use certain features.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies may remain on your device for the duration of your browsing session or for a longer, defined period, depending on their purpose. Cookie retention periods vary by cookie type and provider.

Information collected through cookies may be retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy, including our general retention practices.

6. Relationship to Our Privacy Policy
Information collected through cookies that qualifies as personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about:

• how personal information is used and shared

• third‑party service providers

• cross‑border processing

• data security

• individual rights and contact information

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.