Politique cookies
Last updated: February 2026 | Version 1.0
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) during browsing. They allow the site to recognize visitors and store certain information to improve navigation, analyze traffic, or show relevant ads.
2. Types of cookies we use
2.1 Essential technical cookies
Required for the Site to function properly. They collect anonymous, non-identifying information.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| tsCookieChoice | Stores cookie banner choice | 12 months | First-party, local |
| PHPSESSID | PHP session management (forms) | Session | First-party |
2.2 Analytics cookies
Used to understand how users interact with the Site, in anonymous aggregated form. Google Analytics 4 is configured with IP anonymization.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (anonymous ID) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains GA4 session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising cookies (consent only)
Used by Google AdSense to show contextually relevant ads. Activated only if you accept via the cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting | 13 months |
| ANID | Ad personalization | 13 months | |
| test_cookie | Cookie support check | Session |
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into the Site. Relevant third parties include:
- Google LLC — Analytics and AdSense: Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — IP transmission to Google servers when fonts load.
4. Managing cookie preferences
- Site banner: on first visit you can accept all cookies or limit to essential only;
- Browser settings: disable or delete cookies (disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality);
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on;
- Google AdSense: manage preferences at adssettings.google.com.
5. International transfers
Data collected through analytics and advertising cookies may be transferred to the United States through Google services, with safeguards under the PIPEDA and applicable OPC guidance.
6. Applicable regulations
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- PIPEDA and its IRR;
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada advisories on online tracking;
- Applicable Bank of Canada and provincial regulator guidance on digital consumer protection where relevant.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy: info@tradscale.net
Tradscale Canada Inc. — Toronto, ON M5V 1V6, Canada
Complaints: National Privacy Commission