Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Celesto Urbanan ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Celesto Urbanan) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our platform to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential 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.
Performance and Analytics 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.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
session_id | Essential | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
user_preferences | Functionality | Stores your news preferences and reading history | 1 year |
consent_status | Essential | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
_ga | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie for user distinction | 2 years |
_gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie for user identification | 24 hours |
location_data | Functionality | Stores your regional preferences for news content | 30 days |
reading_progress | Functionality | Tracks your reading progress across articles | 7 days |
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that may be included on our site and emails
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage to store content information and preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that persists only during the current browser session
- Tracking Pixels: Used to understand user behavior and measure advertising effectiveness
How Can You Control Cookies?
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting the ability of websites to set cookies may worsen your overall user experience.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that can send a signal to the websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, we do not respond to browser DNT signals.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our services for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Advertising and marketing services
- Social media integration
- Content recommendation engines
- Payment processing services
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@celestourbanan.info
Address: 123 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2Z8, Canada
Phone: +1 4370711927