Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Alain Goldstein ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (https://Alain-Goldstein.com). It also explains how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with Canadian law, the GDPR, and the CCPA.
1. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you browse websites. They serve various purposes such as helping sites function properly, enhancing user experience, remembering preferences, and enabling analytics and advertising features.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our site:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the website. These cookies enable core functionality (e.g., security, network management) and do not store personal data.
Preference Cookies: Used to remember choices you make (such as language or region selection) to personalize your experience.
Statistics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymized usage data (e.g., page visits, time on site). This helps us improve our website and services.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising to you. For example, we use Microsoft Advertising cookies (Universal Event Tracking – UET) to track when users interact with our site after clicking one of our ads. These cookies help us measure ad performance and may be used to show you tailored ads on the Microsoft Advertising network.
3. Consent and Control (Opt-In / Opt-Out)
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner giving you control over how cookies are used. You have the option to:
Accept All Cookies: Immediately enable all categories of cookies (except strictly necessary ones, which are always active).
Customize Preferences: Allow only selected categories of cookies (for instance, you might enable statistics cookies but disable marketing cookies).
Decline Non-Essential Cookies: Use the site with only strictly necessary cookies active.
Your preferences will be remembered and can be updated at any time by accessing the cookie settings link on our site. We will not set any non-essential cookies (such as statistics or marketing cookies) unless you give consent via the banner.
4. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
In addition to our on-site preferences, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set. Please note that blocking certain cookies (especially strictly necessary ones) may affect how some parts of our website function. For example, if you disable preference cookies, you may need to re-enter your settings each visit.
5. Data and Third Parties
We utilize a third-party advertising platform (Microsoft Advertising) that sets cookies on our site, as mentioned above. When you visit our site, the Microsoft UET cookie (from the Bing domain) may collect information about your interaction with our pages (such as which pages you visited and actions you took). This information is transmitted to Microsoft and helps us receive reports about ad effectiveness and user behavior. Importantly:
The data Microsoft collects via these cookies may include device identifiers, browser type, and your IP address, but it does not give us access to your personal contact details (such as your name or email, unless you explicitly provide those to us through forms).
We do not share any information you provide to us (through our contact form or other direct means) with Microsoft or any other third party for marketing purposes. The only information Microsoft Advertising receives is what its own cookies collect as you browse our site.
Microsoft Advertising is contractually committed to handling any information collected through their tags in compliance with applicable privacy laws. For more details on how Microsoft handles collected data, you can refer to the Microsoft Privacy Statement on their website.
Aside from Microsoft Advertising, we currently do not use other third-party advertising networks or external analytics services (like Google Analytics) that set cookies on our site. Should we integrate any additional third-party services in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and ensure you are informed and can consent or opt out as appropriate.
6. Duration of Cookies
Cookies on our site may be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They are erased once you close your browser. We use session cookies for things like remembering selections in a single visit (for example, whether you closed the cookie banner).
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Persistent cookies help us remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits. For instance, if you accepted certain cookies, a persistent cookie will remember that choice so you don't see the consent banner every time. The Microsoft Advertising UET cookie is a persistent cookie (it typically lasts up to 13 months unless cleared).
You can review the exact duration of any cookie stored by our site via your browser's cookie management tools. Each cookie will typically indicate its name, domain, and expiration date.
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Our use of cookies is done in compliance with applicable privacy laws:
GDPR (EU/EEA): Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we classify non-essential cookies (preference, statistics, marketing) and only deploy them if you have given consent. This is why we display a cookie consent banner on first visit for users in the EU/EEA (and similarly privacy-conscious regions). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings on our site.
Canadian Law: Canada's privacy laws (such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA) emphasize transparency and obtaining appropriate consent for the collection of personal information. While Canadian law does not require an explicit opt-in for all cookies, we choose to follow best practices by informing you about our cookie use and respecting your preferences. If any cookie were to collect personal data, we would seek your consent first. Additionally, Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is considered when using any technology like cookies for promotional purposes. We ensure our use of marketing cookies complies with these requirements.
CCPA/CPRA (California): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), cookies that involve sharing information for behavioral advertising could be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We want to be transparent: The marketing cookies on our site (like Microsoft Advertising UET) may be considered as sharing usage information with a third party (Microsoft) for targeted advertising. If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of this sharing. By using our cookie consent tools, you can decline the marketing cookies, which is equivalent to opting out of any "sale"/"sharing" of your data for advertising. We do not sell personal information for money. We also do not knowingly collect or share information from individuals under 16 for advertising.
In summary, we base the use of non-essential cookies on your consent. For essential cookies, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating a functional website (and these do not infringe on user privacy rights). We strive to honor all users' privacy rights across different regions.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our own practices. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we may also provide a more prominent notice (such as a banner on our website or an email notification if appropriate). We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies and protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us. We are committed to transparency and user choice, and we will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at:
Company: Alain Goldstein
Website: https://Alain-Goldstein.com
Address: 3300 Boulevard Côte-Vertu Ouest, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2B7, Canada
Email: admin@alain-goldstein.com
Phone: +1 (514) 548-8123
Feel free to get in touch for more information on how we use cookies or to exercise your rights regarding personal data and privacy preferences.