Policy on the use of cookies

This Policy concerns the use of analytics tools and cookies (“Cookies Policy”) and describes how Langlois Lawyers LLP. (“Langlois”) uses cookies, web beacons and, where applicable, other identification, profiling and location technologies on its website.

Our Cookies Policy complements our Privacy Policy and should therefore be read in conjunction with it.

1. What do you need to know about cookies and web beacons?

1.1 What are cookies and what are web beacons?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website, use a mobile application or download an email. Cookies allow a website to recognize a device and store information (e.g. about your preferences, your use of the website) and read this information each time you access the website.

There are two types of cookies: (i) primary; and (ii) third parties. Essentially, the two types are technically identical and perform the same functions; the main difference is how they are created and how they are then used.

Primary cookies. Primary cookies are created by the website you are visiting. A website can only access cookies that it has placed on your device, so, for example, cookies placed during your visit to a search engine are not accessible by our sites Internet.

Third-party cookies. Third-party cookies are created by a site other than the one you are visiting and are primarily used for profiling and behavioral advertising purposes. They also allow website owners to provide certain services. This type of cookie may be placed by a so-called web beacon (more on this below). Since a website can only access cookies that it has placed itself, we cannot access third party cookies placed on any of our websites.

Web beacon. A web beacon, often called a pixel tag, is a transparent image, usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel, that is placed on a website or in an email to evaluate how a user interacts with specific content. Web beacons work by sending information with the request to the third party's web server when requesting to display the web beacon.

1.2 What can you do to control the cookies placed on your computer?

We offer you the possibility of modifying the settings of your connection cookies directly on our site.

Also, most browsers allow you to configure how cookies are accepted by your browser. Keep in mind that changing your cookie settings may prevent some websites from functioning properly. Please consult your browser documentation to learn how to configure cookie settings.

You can also use the private or incognito mode of your browser which will automatically delete all cookies placed during your use of private mode, when all private mode tabs are closed. Consult your browser's help section to learn more about how private mode works.

Some recent browsers have built-in functionality to block or control profiling content. We invite you to consult the help section of your browser to see if such functionality is offered. Some browsers may have extensions created by third parties that can be used to manage and delete cookies. If you decide to use extensions, we encourage you to pay close attention to the extensions you install and the permissions they require.

You can also opt out of our use of cookies and similar technologies that allow us to profile and display advertising on third party sites.

2. How do we use cookies on our website?

2.1 Why do we use cookies on our website?

Langlois uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are generally established as a response to actions you have taken that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block or notify you of the existence of these cookies, but some parts of the website may be affected. These cookies do not store any personally identifying information.

Functionality cookies: These cookies allow us to improve and personalize the functionality of the Langlois website. They can be activated by our teams, or by third parties whose services are used on the pages of our website. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance cookies: These cookies allow us to determine the number of visits and traffic sources, in order to measure and improve the performance of our website. They also help us identify the most/least visited pages and evaluate how visitors navigate the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated. If you do not accept these cookies, we will not be informed of your visit to our site.

Cookies for targeted advertising: These cookies may be set up on our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and provide you with relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store personal data directly, but are based on the unique identification of your browser and Internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, your advertising will be less targeted.

You will find information about the cookies we use on our website, please refer to our cookies banner.

3. Analytics tools to measure interaction with our website

3.1 What you need to know about analytics

Analytics tools are used to collect, analyze and measure web traffic and user visits to our website for the purposes of understanding and optimizing its use. Analytics tools work by collecting information about a visiting person's interactions with one or more web pages. This information includes, for example, the browser used.

3.2. What analytics tools do we use on our website?

The Langlois website uses analytics tools and performance cookies to improve your user experience. 

3.3 What can you do to prevent a website from collecting analytics information?

You can take various steps to prevent a website from collecting details about your visits to our website. You can: 

• Control the cookie files accepted by your browser;
• Install extensions on your browser to disable the use of analytics tools

4. List of cookies

Here is a non-exhaustive list of cookies that we use: