Last updated: February 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Dawson + Sawyer uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.dawsonsawyer.ca). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience. Cookies can be set by us directly (first-party cookies) or by external services we use (third-party cookies).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. No personal information is collected through these cookies beyond what is strictly required for the site to operate.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. For example, they may store your language preference or region selection. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymized data on page visits, time spent on site, and traffic sources so we can improve our content and user experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. The data collected is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to track activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. These cookies are only activated with your consent.
Cookies We Currently Use
Strictly Necessary: We use security and performance cookies set by Cloudflare to protect our site and ensure reliable performance. These are required for basic site operation and cannot be disabled.
Analytics: We use Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) to understand how visitors use our site. The _ga cookie lasts up to two years, the _gid cookie expires after 24 hours, and the _gat cookie is used to manage request frequency and expires after one minute.
Consent: We use a cookie (SOCS) to store your cookie preference choices so we do not need to ask again on future visits. This cookie lasts up to 13 months.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services, including Google Analytics and Cloudflare. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies for full details.
Your Consent Choices
Non-essential cookies — including analytics and marketing cookies — will not be placed on your device until you have given your consent. When you first visit dawsonsawyer.ca, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in the footer of any page.
How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For guidance, visit your browser's help pages for instructions on how to adjust cookie settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the date shown at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@dawsonsawyer.ca.
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it.