Last updated: February 2026
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Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
GVA TO ALPS uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Session |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers language preference (EN/FR) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent choice | 1 year |
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you check their respective privacy policies.
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You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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