Cookie Policy
Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise · Last Updated: September 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser or in your device's local storage when you visit. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as whether you have already seen a consent notice — so the site functions more consistently for you on return visits.
Cookies do not grant access to your device, and they do not reveal personal information unless you have specifically provided it. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete them. See Section 6 for browser-specific instructions.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on this website:
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They cannot be disabled.
- cookieConsent (localStorage) — stores your cookie preference so you are not shown the consent notice on every visit. Duration: persistent until cleared.
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. All data is aggregate and does not identify individuals. Used only with your consent.
- Page view tracking — records which pages are visited and for how long. Duration: session or up to 26 months depending on service.
These cookies support advertising and outreach activity. Used only with your consent.
- Ad performance tracking — allows third-party advertising platforms to measure whether an ad contributed to a website visit. Duration: up to 90 days.
These cookies remember choices you have made, such as display preferences or previously selected options. Used only with your consent.
- UI preferences — stores minor display preferences set during your session. Duration: up to 12 months.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Where you consent to analytics or marketing cookies, third-party service providers may set their own cookies. These may include:
- Google Analytics — collects aggregate data about website traffic and visitor behaviour. Subject to Google's own Privacy Policy.
- Advertising platforms — may set tracking cookies if you arrived at this site via an ad. These are governed by the respective platform's privacy policies.
We do not sell data gathered via cookies to third parties, and we require service providers to handle cookie data only for the purposes described above.
4. How Long Cookies Last
Cookies fall into two categories by duration:
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for temporary functional purposes during a single visit.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period after your visit ends. The specific duration depends on the cookie category, as noted in Section 2 above.
You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings. See Section 6 for instructions.
5. Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to set your preferences. Your choices are saved to your browser's local storage and will take effect immediately. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
Always active. Required for basic site functionality.
Help us understand how visitors use the website. All data is aggregate.
Support advertising activity and ad performance measurement.
Remember display settings and choices you have made.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser. Expand a browser below for step-by-step instructions.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
- Select Settings, then click Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting: allow all, block third-party, or block all cookies.
- To delete existing cookies, scroll down and click See all cookies and site data, then remove as needed.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the three-line menu in the top right.
- Select Settings, then click Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your preferred level.
- To clear cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then choose Preferences (or Settings on newer versions).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Choose whether to block all cookies or block cross-site tracking.
- To delete cookies, click Manage Website Data and remove sites as needed.
On iPhone or iPad: go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top right.
- Select Settings, then click Cookies and site permissions.
- Click Cookies and site data to manage your preferences.
- To clear cookies, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.
Note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the website functions. The consent notice may reappear if the related cookie is cleared.
7. Your Rights and Further Information
You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using the controls in Section 5 of this page. You can also clear cookies stored by this site through your browser settings at any time.
If you have questions about how we use cookies or about our privacy practices more generally, please contact us at [email protected]. Our Privacy Policy, available at privacy-policy.html, contains further information about how personal information collected through cookie data is handled.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on September 1, 2025. We may revise it from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable guidance.