Cookie & Tracker Disclosure

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Consistent with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) guidelines, this Cookie & Tracker Disclosure explains how ValiantBridge uses cookies and matching signals to evaluate services demand across Ontario.

1. What is a Web Cookie?

Cookies are small text documents stored directly on your computer's browser directory when you open web pages. They help remember language choices, protect form submission flows, and measure general site traffic patterns.

2. Our Google Consent Mode v2 Implementation

We use Consent Mode v2 to let you choose your tracking preferences. Non-essential cookies, such as analytics and advertising tracking, remain disabled by default. They will only activate after you select "Accept Selection" or "Accept All" on our cookie banner.

Required Consent Signatures Matrix

Type category Associated Signals Default State
Strictly Essential security_storage, functionality_storage Granted (Always Active)
Performance Analytics analytics_storage Denied (Opt-in required)
Digital Advertising ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization Denied (Opt-in required)

Individual Cookies Employed

Name tag Provider Intended Purpose Lifespan Period
valiant_cookie_consent_saved ValiantBridge Software Remembers selected cookie and consent choices. 365 days
_ga Google Analytics Analyzes visitor patterns and session durations on our pages. 2 years
_gcl_au Google Conversion Linker Measures search performance for placement campaigns. 90 days

3. Setting Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Simply click the "Cookie Settings" button in our footer to open the cookie banner and change your selections. This option provides full control over your privacy settings under Canadian guidelines.