Website Cookies Policy
How Farm FireSmart Uses Cookies
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Thank you for visiting the Farm FireSmart website (the "Site"). Farm FireSmart is an educational initiative owned and operated by Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services.
This policy outlines how Lac Ste. Anne County ("the County"), as the operator of the Farm FireSmart Site, uses cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
The term "cookies" in this policy refers to small pieces of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device. This includes similar technologies covered by relevant electronic communications legislation (such as CASL in Canada).
Function: Cookies allow the Site to "remember" your actions or preferences over time, such as language selection.
Security: Cookies cannot carry viruses or install malware.
Browser Control: Most web browsers support cookies, but you can set your browser to decline specific types of cookies or delete them at any time.
Why the County Uses Cookies
Lac Ste. Anne County uses cookies to analyze how you interact with the Farm FireSmart content and to enhance your experience when visiting the Site.
Primary Uses:
Functionality: Remembering your preferences (e.g., location or language) so you don't have to repeat selections.
Content Delivery: Serving you specific content, such as embedded videos.
Site Improvement: Analyzing user behaviour and visit patterns to improve the overall functionality and design of the Site for all users.
Types of Cookies We Use
The County uses different categories of cookies to operate the Site:
First-Party Cookies: Issued directly from the farmfiresmart.ca domain. Used by the County to identify preferences and enable basic Site functions, such as contact forms.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies belong to and are managed by external parties (e.g., service providers like YouTube or regional partners). Required to render specific content (like embedded videos) or services (like surveys or complex forms). We recommend that you consult the privacy policies of these vendors.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser. Used to remember you during your active visit to the Site.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device after you close your browser. Used by the County to remember your preferences and analyze long-term user behaviour patterns to improve future Site functionality.
Managing and Rejecting Cookies
You have control over the cookies placed on your device.
Preferences: You can adjust your cookie preferences directly on the Farm FireSmart website (if available) or by changing your browser settings.
Rejection: If you reject or block cookies, you will still be able to visit our Site, but some features or functions may not work correctly.
Default Setting: Please note that most browsers automatically accept cookies. If you do not wish cookies to be used, you must actively delete or block them using your browser settings.
By using the Farm FireSmart website without actively deleting or rejecting cookies, you agree that Lac Ste. Anne County can place those cookies on your device.
For general information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.