Effective: August 2025
Last updated: August 1, 2025
Version: 1.1

Cookie Policy

CHES Special Risk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.chesspecialrisk.ca to provide functionality, measure performance, and manage preferences. This policy explains what is collected, how consent is handled under Quebec’s Law 25, and how you can manage or revoke it.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, support essential functions, analyze usage to improve experience, and (with consent) enable optional functionality such as analytics or language preference retention.

2. Law 25 & Consent

Under Quebec’s Law 25, clear and informed consent is required before collecting or processing personal information that is not strictly necessary. This includes any cookies or mechanisms that collect IP-related, behavioral, or analytic data. We capture your choice regarding non-essential cookies and respect it; essential cookies required for core operation are exempt from opt-out.

3. Types of Cookies Used

4. Specific Cookies (Examples)

Cookie Name Purpose Provider Duration
_ga Analytics tracking (disabled if not consented) Google 2 years
session_id Session management (essential) CHES Special Risk Session only
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences CHES Special Risk 12 months
lang_pref Stores language preference (e.g., French/English) CHES Special Risk 12 months

5. Managing & Withdrawing Consent

You can change or withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) or using any “Manage Cookies” control provided on the site. If you withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, analytics and targeting features will be disabled going forward.

6. French Language Offer for Quebec Visitors

Visitors identified as browsing from Quebec (e.g., via IP-based logic) are offered the option to view the site in French. This preference can be saved via a cookie and changed by the user at any time.

7. Third-Party Services

Some functionality may rely on third-party services (e.g., analytics or hosting) which may set their own cookies. These are only utilized to the extent permitted by your consent, and their cookie usage is subject to their respective policies.

8. Access, Correction & Deletion

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information collected through cookies or other means. To make such a request, contact us at: QuoteMeHappyToronto@CHESspecialrisk.ca. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

9. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. Data transmitted or stored in connection with preferences is handled over secure (HTTPS) channels.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For questions or privacy-related requests:
QuoteMeHappyToronto@CHESspecialrisk.ca