{"id":8787,"date":"2022-09-06T11:49:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T11:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/cookie-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T02:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:58:41","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valve-atlas.com\/fr_CA\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Politique de cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8787\" class=\"elementor elementor-8787\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce58485 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce58485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e39789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e39789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"330\"><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"301\">Effective Date: January 1, 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\" \/><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"330\">Issued by: Valve-Atlas<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"586\">This Cookie Policy (\u201cPolicy\u201d) explains how <strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"390\">Valve-Atlas<\/strong> (\u201cValve-Atlas\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cus\u201d) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the \u201cWebsite\u201d). It also describes your rights and options regarding the use of such technologies.<\/p><hr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\" \/><h1 data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"619\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"619\">1. What Are Cookies?<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"833\">Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how visitors interact with online content.<\/p><p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"850\">Cookies may be:<\/p><ul data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1142\"><li data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"909\"><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"878\">First-party cookies:<\/strong> Set directly by Valve-Atlas.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"997\"><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"997\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"936\">Third-party cookies:<\/strong> Set by external service providers (e.g., analytics tools).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1059\"><p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1020\">Session cookies:<\/strong> Deleted when you close your browser.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1142\"><p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1142\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1085\">Persistent cookies:<\/strong> Remain on your device until expired or deleted manually.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\" \/><h1 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1181\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1181\">2. Types of Cookies We Use<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1236\">Valve-Atlas uses the following categories of cookies:<\/p><hr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1280\"><strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1280\">2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1389\">These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Website.<br data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\" \/>They enable functions such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1480\"><li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1410\"><p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\">Page navigation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\"><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1428\">Secure access<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1449\"><p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1449\">Form submissions<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1480\"><p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1480\">Core website functionality<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1546\">These cookies <strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1518\">cannot be disabled<\/strong> through cookie preferences.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1595\"><strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1595\">2.2 Performance &amp; Analytics Cookies<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1675\">Used to analyze traffic and understand how visitors interact with the Website.<\/p><p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1698\">They help us improve:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1759\"><li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1719\"><p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1719\">Page load speed<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1739\"><p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1739\">Navigation flow<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1759\"><p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1759\">User experience<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1780\">Examples include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1826\"><li data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1801\"><p data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1801\">Google Analytics<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1826\"><p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1826\">Server log analytics<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1894\">Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1930\"><strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1930\">2.3 Functional Cookies<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2000\">These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2096\"><li data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2029\"><p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2029\">Remembering preferences<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2058\"><p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2058\">Saving language settings<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2096\"><p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2096\">Improving repeat-visit experience<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\" \/><h2 data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2161\"><strong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2161\">2.4 Targeting &amp; Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2204\">These cookies track browsing behavior to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2307\"><li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2234\"><p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2234\">Display relevant content<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2277\"><p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2277\">Measure marketing campaign performance<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2307\"><p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2307\">Optimize product outreach<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2449\">Valve-Atlas does <strong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2333\">not<\/strong> currently run third-party targeted advertising campaigns; however, this category is included for future compliance.<\/p><p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2505\">These cookies require <strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2493\">explicit consent<\/strong> under GDPR.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2539\"><strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2539\">3. How We Use Cookies<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2572\">Valve-Atlas may use cookies to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2785\"><li data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2611\"><p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2611\">Maintain secure Website operation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2646\"><p data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2646\">Conduct performance monitoring<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2682\"><p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2682\">Understand user behavior trends<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2723\"><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2723\">Improve product and service delivery<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2785\"><p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2785\">Support marketing or communication efforts (with consent)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2846\">We do <strong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2800\">not<\/strong> use cookies to collect sensitive information.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2851\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2881\">4. Third-Party Cookies<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2952\">Certain cookies may be set by trusted third-party providers, such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3054\"><li data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2977\"><p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2977\">Analytics platforms<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2996\"><p data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2996\">Security tools<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3027\"><p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3027\">Embedded content providers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3054\"><p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3054\">Cloud hosting services<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3176\">Third-party providers may have their own cookie policies. Valve-Atlas is not responsible for external privacy practices.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3181\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3224\"><strong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3224\">5. Cookie Management &amp; Your Choices<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3278\">You can control, manage, or disable cookies through:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3308\"><strong data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3308\">5.1 Browser Settings<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3406\">You may block or delete cookies using your browser\u2019s privacy settings.<br data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3382\" \/>Common browsers include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3450\"><li data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3418\"><p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3418\">Chrome<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3429\"><p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3429\">Safari<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3441\"><p data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3441\">Firefox<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3450\"><p data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3450\">Edge<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3504\">Disabling cookies may affect some Website functions.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3549\"><strong data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3549\">5.2 Cookie Banner \/ Consent Manager<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3659\">Where required by law (e.g., GDPR regions), the Website will display a cookie consent banner allowing you to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3746\"><li data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3683\"><p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3683\">Accept all cookies<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3716\"><p data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3716\">Reject non-essential cookies<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3746\"><p data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3746\">Manage cookie preferences<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3773\"><strong data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3773\">5.3 Opt-Out Tools<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3841\">Some third-party analytics providers offer direct opt-out features.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3846\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3887\"><strong data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3887\">6. Data Collected Through Cookies<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3946\">Depending on the cookie type, collected data may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4105\"><li data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3981\"><p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3981\">IP address (masked\/anonymous)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4010\"><p data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4010\">Browser type and version<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4026\"><p data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4026\">Device type<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4043\"><p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4043\">Pages viewed<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4066\"><p data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4066\">Time spent on site<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4105\"><p data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4105\">Interactions with Website elements<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4190\">Data is used only for technical and analytical purposes unless otherwise consented.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4195\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4228\"><strong data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4228\">7. Updates to This Policy<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4307\">Valve-Atlas may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4374\"><li data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4331\"><p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4331\">Legal requirements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4357\"><p data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4357\">Website functionality<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4374\"><p data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4374\">Cookie usage<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4433\">Updates will be posted with a revised <strong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4432\">Effective Date<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4438\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4468\"><strong data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4468\">8. Contact Information<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4528\">For questions or requests related to this Policy, contact:<\/p><p data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4632\"><strong data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4575\">Valve-Atlas \u2013 Corporate Compliance Office<\/strong><br data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4578\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4605\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4603\">info@valve-atlas.com<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4608\" \/>Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: January 1, 2025Issued by: Valve-Atlas This Cookie Policy (\u201cPolicy\u201d) explains how Valve-Atlas (\u201cValve-Atlas\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cus\u201d) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the \u201cWebsite\u201d). 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