Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CDG B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands with its registered office at Neerpolderseweg 56, 3381 JT Giessenburg, Netherlands, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website cdg-learning.ca.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, load balancing cookies.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples: Language preference cookies, consent preferences.
3. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve the performance of our website.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, website performance monitoring cookies.
4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by third-party advertisers to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
Examples: Google Ads cookies, retargeting cookies, social media advertising pixels.
Cookie Duration
The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them.
Specific cookie durations can be reviewed in your browser's cookie settings or by using browser extensions designed to manage cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party services that also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
- Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing purposes
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality and advertising
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.
How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website.
Browser Settings
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Popular Browser Cookie Settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may impact your user experience, and some features of our website may not function properly.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals from browsers.
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address, browsing behavior, or device information. The use of personal data collected through cookies is subject to our Privacy Policy. We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding the use of cookies and the processing of your personal data, including:
- The right to withdraw consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time
- The right to access information about the cookies stored on your device
- The right to request deletion of cookies containing personal data
- The right to object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Consent and Acceptance
By continuing to use our website after being notified of our use of cookies through our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.
Need More Information?
Read our complete legal documentation to understand how we protect your privacy.