Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Urban Mentau Media ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at urbanmentaumgwvlvswn.media. 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, Urban Mentau Media) 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 website 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 website.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. | Session or Persistent |
| 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 know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. | Up to 2 years |
| 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. | Up to 1 year |
| 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. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, which pages they visit, and if they encounter error messages. This helps us improve how our website works. | Up to 2 years |
| Social Media Cookies | These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. | Session or Persistent |
Specific Cookies We Use
Here is a list of some specific cookies we use on our website:
First-Party Cookies
- session_id - Essential for maintaining your login session
- user_preferences - Stores your site preferences and settings
- cookie_consent - Remembers your cookie preferences
- language - Stores your language preference
- subscription_status - Tracks your subscription status
- reading_progress - Saves your reading progress on long articles
Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics - For understanding how visitors interact with our website
- Stripe - For processing subscription payments securely
- Cloudflare - For security and performance optimization
- Hotjar - For understanding user behavior and improving user experience
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
Browser Controls
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, we present you with a cookie banner that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can adjust these preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through the following resources
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 because no common industry standard for DNT has been adopted by regulators and industry groups.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:
Urban Mentau Media
789 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, Canada
Email: privacy@urbanmentaumgwvlvswn.media
Phone: +1 4375051401