This Cookie Policy explains how Joseph Soares & Co. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website located at josephsoares.com (the "Website"). We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy.
Effective Date: April 9, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which perform similar functions.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Analytics and Performance
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This helps us improve content, functionality, and user experience. Google Analytics collects data about your interactions anonymously and does not identify you personally.
2. Essential Website Functions
We may use cookies to remember your language preference, maintain session information, and ensure the Website functions properly.
3. Embedded Forms and Content
We may embed content from third-party services (such as our newsletter platform, Ghost) that may set their own cookies. These are governed by those providers' privacy policies.
What We Do NOT Use Cookies For
- Advertising or marketing tracking across other websites
- Social media tracking pixels or social network monitoring
- Behavioral retargeting or cross-site profiling
Cookies We Use
The following table summarizes the cookies and similar technologies used on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors; assigned a unique ID to track sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state and track conversion data | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Assigned to identify unique users; tracks user activity | 24 hours |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Authentication (if applicable) | CSRF protection for authenticated sessions | Session |
| Ghost membership cookies | Ghost | Manage newsletter signup and member sessions for the embedded Ghost subscribe form | Session / persistent |
| Google Fonts Requests | Google Fonts | Load typography assets; does not set persistent cookies | Browser cache |
Note: Cookie names, purposes, and durations may change as we update our technologies and services. We will update this policy accordingly.
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept cookies only from specified websites
- Reject all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
To manage cookies in popular browsers, visit:
- Chrome: google.com/chrome/privacy
- Firefox: mozilla.org/firefox/privacy
- Safari: apple.com/safari/privacy
- Edge: microsoft.com/edge/privacy
Google Analytics Opt-Out
If you prefer not to have your data collected by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookie Management
You can opt out of third-party cookies via:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): aboutads.info/choices
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.
Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to or integrate content from third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: Governed by Google's Privacy Policy
- Ghost: Governed by Ghost's Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: Governed by Google's Privacy Policy
These third-party services may have their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies directly.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related questions, contact us at the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions About Cookies or Privacy?
Email: [email protected]
Business: Joseph Soares & Co.
Legal Entity: IBPROM Corp., doing business as Joseph Soares & Co.
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Website. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to reach out.