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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Gapa Holding Canada Inc. (operating as “Gapa Holding”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It supplements our Privacy Policy available at /privacy-policy/, which describes how we handle personal data more broadly.

Cookies help a website remember information about a visit. Some cookies are essential to make the site work reliably. Other cookies help us understand which pages are used and whether our educational content is easy to navigate, or help measure the performance of advertising campaigns when those features are enabled.

You can manage cookie choices at any time using the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer. When analytics or marketing cookies are enabled, third-party providers may set their own cookies on your device. We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (kept for a set period). Cookies can also be “first-party” (set by our site) or “third-party” (set by other domains that provide services like analytics or advertising measurement).

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixel tags (small images or scripts that record a page view or conversion event) and server-side event forwarding (where events are sent from our servers rather than directly from your browser). These technologies are used only where permitted by your cookie choices and applicable law.

Cookie categories we use

Our website uses the cookie categories below. Essential cookies are always active because they are required for core site functions. Analytics and Marketing cookies are optional and are activated only if you choose to allow them in the cookie preferences panel.

Essential

Required for the site to function and to store your cookie choices.

  • Session continuity and basic security controls.
  • Remembering your consent preferences.
  • Operational logging to protect the site from abuse.

Analytics

Helps us understand how pages are used so we can improve clarity and navigation.

  • Example provider: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), with IP anonymization where available.
  • Typical retention for analytics data: 14 months.
  • Activated only after consent in the cookie panel.

Marketing

Used to measure ads and provide more relevant marketing where enabled.

  • Example providers: Google Ads and Meta technologies for conversion measurement.
  • Supports remarketing and attribution where enabled.
  • Activated only after consent in the cookie panel.

Cookie list

The table below lists cookies commonly used on this website. Some cookies are set only if the relevant category is enabled. Cookie names and retention periods may vary by provider configuration or updates; the categories and management choices remain the same.

Name Purpose Category Type Retention
_site_session Site session continuity Essential First-party Session
cookie_consent Stores your consent choice Essential First-party 12 months
_ga GA4 user identifier Analytics Third-party 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX GA4 session state (10-char GA4 ID) Analytics Third-party 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads conversion linker Marketing Third-party 90 days
_fbp Meta Pixel browser identifier Marketing Third-party 90 days
_fbc Meta Pixel click identifier Marketing Third-party 90 days

Third-party providers

Where enabled, we may use third-party providers for site performance, analytics, and marketing measurement. These providers may process technical information such as cookie identifiers, approximate location derived from IP address, browser details, and event timestamps. The specific providers below are common in our configuration:

  • Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Tag Manager): analytics and conversion measurement.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta Pixel and related measurement tools): conversion measurement and marketing audiences where enabled.
  • Cloudflare (CDN/security features): performance optimization and security controls that may rely on technical request data.

We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes. For additional details about data sharing and legal bases, see our Privacy Policy.

How to manage cookies

You can control cookies in two main ways:

  • On this website: Use the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer to open the cookie banner and adjust your choices. Changes take effect going forward; previously collected data may still be processed as permitted by law.
  • In your browser: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

You can also review provider tools for broader ad/analytics controls:

Canadian privacy context

We provide educational services and information to participants across Canada. Cookie choices support transparency and user control over optional tracking technologies. If you have a question about how consent is recorded, how long it is stored, or how we handle cookie-related data requests, contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below.

Where relevant, we also apply GDPR-style consent practices for analytics and marketing cookies so that optional cookies activate only when a user chooses to allow them in the cookie preferences panel.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the way the site operates. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page shows when the policy was most recently revised.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact: