Cookies
Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies used on edenboreal.com, their purposes, and your management options.
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1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember certain information about your browsing — such as your display preferences — in order to improve your experience.
Cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses. In most cases they do not contain personally identifiable information.
2. Cookies Used on Eden Boreal
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional | wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress functioning (admin area only, not set for non-logged-in visitors) | Session |
| Preference | eb_theme | Remembers the visitor's light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| Analytical | _ga | Google Analytics 4 — anonymized unique identifier to measure audience (active when GA4 is enabled) | 13 months |
| Analytical | _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — preserving session state for statistical reports | 13 months |
Note: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) are only active if you have not disabled tracking in your browser or via the Google opt-out tool.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC / Alphabet Inc.): audience measurement service. Collected data is anonymized before transmission and does not allow personal identification. Google may use this data in accordance with its own policies.
- Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out (disable tracking): tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
No advertising networks, retargeting cookies, or cross-site tracking cookies are used on Eden Boreal.
4. Managing Your Cookies
You can refuse, delete, or limit cookie use at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality (for example, your light/dark mode preference will not be remembered).
Browser instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5. No Intrusive Cookie Banner
In accordance with the recommendations of the Commission d'acces a l'information du Quebec (CAI) and the principle of data minimization, Eden Boreal commits to:
- Using only cookies necessary for site operation or strictly anonymized analytical cookies
- Not using advertising, retargeting, or profiling cookies
- Not collecting personally identifiable data via cookies
On this basis, and in accordance with applicable guidelines, we do not display a cookie consent banner, as the anonymized analytical cookies we use do not require explicit consent under the applicable legal framework.
6. Changes
This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page always indicates the current version.
For any questions: contact form or contact@edenboreal.com