Cookie Policy
Disclaimer: This document is a standardized template for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. AI governance and data privacy requirements vary by specific business model. GovernLex recommends professional legal consultation for full regulatory compliance.
1. Introduction and Scope
GovernLex ("we", "us", or "our"), operating from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is committed to transparency regarding the collection and processing of data through our digital platforms. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website focused on AI compliance and regulation frameworks.
As a provider of AI governance solutions, we adhere to the highest standards of data protection. For users in Canada, our practices are governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Manitoba's The Personal Information Protection and Identity Theft Prevention Act. For our international clients, we align our cookie management with the EU GDPR (Regulation 2016/679) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.
In the context of AI Law and Compliance frameworks, cookies help us understand which regulatory updates are most relevant to our users, ensuring that our technical standards and risk classification tools function correctly across different sessions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies based on their function and purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown of the technologies employed on our platform:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
- Purpose: Session management, security protocols, load balancing.
- Lifespan: Mostly session-based (deleted when the browser closes).
- Examples: CSRF protection tokens, authentication status.
B. Analytical / Performance Cookies
These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find the AI Law Tracker easily.
- Purpose: Traffic analysis, identifying popular content, heatmaps.
- Lifespan: 30 days to 2 years.
- Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar.
C. Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our advertising more relevant to your interests in AI governance and legislative updates.
- Purpose: Retargeting, conversion tracking, personalized ads.
- Lifespan: Up to 1 year.
- Examples: LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and PIPEDA, as well as the EU ePrivacy Directive, we require your informed consent to use non-essential cookies.
- Essential Cookies: Processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure platform (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Non-Essential Cookies: Processed only after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below or by adjusting your browser settings.
Note: Restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Risk Classification tools and other interactive elements of the GovernLex platform.
6. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For instance, our site uses Google Analytics to help us understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content on AI Regulation Evolution.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
GovernLex Legal Department
Address: 184 Garry St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1G6
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 204-942-0123