We use cookies and similar tools (e.g. pixel, tags or beacons) (together “cookies” or “cookie”) on our website to improve its performance and enhance your user experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we do that, and applies to all the websites (collectively the “Website”) related to Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and its affiliated entities, being Fasken Martineau LLP, Bell Dewar Inc. and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin (Pty) Ltd. (“Fasken”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files which a website may put on your computer or mobile device when you first visit a site or page. The cookie will help the website, or another website, to recognize your device the next time you visit. We use the term “cookies” in this Cookies Policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way. There are many functions cookies serve. For example, they can help us to remember your preferences, analyze how well the Website is performing, or even allow us to recommend content we believe will be most relevant to you. Most cookies will not collect information that identifies you, but will instead collect more general information such as how users arrive at and use the Website.
Cookies do not cause any damage to the terminal, but make it easier, for example, to find preferences, pre-fill certain fields and adapt the content of the services on the site visited. Such data allows the improvement of ergonomics and services according to your interests.
2. What sort of cookies does the website use?
Information collected through cookies help us to analyze the use of the Website and to enables us to offer users a better experience when visiting the Website. We will only keep cookies for as long as necessary to achieve the relevant purposes set out in this Cookies Policy, notably for marketing and statistical purposes.
Generally-speaking, we use first and third-party(ies) session and persistent cookies. The cookies set by us are called "first-party cookies" and the cookies set by our third-party partners and service providers are called "third-party(ies) cookies."
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. Many session cookies are essential to make our Website work correctly, as they typically enable you to move around our Website and use our features.
Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser or until you manually delete it (for the former, how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration or “lifetime” of the specific cookie and your browser settings). Persistent cookies help us recognize you as an existing user of our Website, so it’s easier and convenient to return to our Website or interact with our Services without signing in again. In addition, persistent cookies also help us recognize you when you view a resource belonging to our Website from another website or app (such as an advertisement) and help us record information about your web browsing habits during the lifetime of the persistent cookie.
For the website: https://www.fasken.com
For the Fasken Secure Portal
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outsystems.com | osVisitor | Third Party | 10000 days |
| Outsystems.com | osVisitor | Third Party | 30 min |
| Outsystems.com | pageLoadedFromBrowserCache | Third Party | Session |
| Outsystems.com | <web screen name>:<generated id>: <initial tab> | Third Party | Session |
| Outsystems.com | <User Provider Name> | Third Party | 10 days |
| Outsystems.com | <User Provider Name>.sid | Third Party | Session |
| Outsystems.com | nr1<User Provider Name> | Third Party | Session |
| Outsystems.com | nr2<User Provider Name> | Third Party | Session |
| Outsystems.com | ASP.NET_SessionId (.NET)OSSESSIONID (Java) | Third Party | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outsystems.com | DEVICE_ORIENTATION | Third Party | 360 days |
| Outsystems.com | DEVICES_TYPE | Third Party | 360 days |
| Outsystems.com | DEVICES_TYPE | Third Party | 360 days |
| Outsystems.com | DEVICE_BROWSER | Third Party | 360 days |
| Outsystems.com | DEVICE_OS | Third Party | 360 days |
| Outsystems.com | RT | Third Party | 10 min |
3. Does anyone else use cookies on the website?
We do use or allow third parties to serve cookies that fall into the three categories above. For example, like many companies, we use third party analytic tools to help us monitor our traffic. We may also use third party cookies to help us with market research, improving site functionality and monitoring compliance with our applicable policies.
4. Can I manage my preferences on cookies?
If you have any concerns about our use of cookies, you can take action to prevent them from being set, such as by changing your browser settings to block certain types of cookies. You may also delete cookies held on your device at any time by going to the appropriate settings within your web browser.
You have the option to configure your devices to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued or to never accept cookies. However, the latter option may result in some personalized services not being provided and, as a result, you may not be able to take full advantage of all the features offered by the Site. If you do not wish to receive cookies in general or only to refuse certain cookies, you can change your browser settings accordingly.
Instructions to this effect are provided on each browser’s website:
- For Edge : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
- For Chrome : https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&hlrm=en
- For Firefox : https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/block-websites-storing-cookies-site-data-firefox
- For Safari : https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
For any other browser not mentioned above, the user should not hesitate to consult the cookie management help information available on the Website.
You can also visit the below link for an overview of how to block or delete cookies on the most common browsers: https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. More Information
If you have any queries or comments regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer by email at privacy@fasken.com
Last Update: November 1, 2023