At Urban Moose (urbanmoose.blog), we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when visiting our website from Canada or any other location.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit them. These files contain data about your browsing activity, such as preferences, login information, or interactions with certain content. Cookies help improve the user experience by remembering your settings and allowing websites to function more efficiently.
There are two main types of cookies:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting (urbanmoose.ca)
- Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics, advertising, or embedded content)
2. How We Use Cookies
Urban Moose uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve our content. Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management
- Site security
- Navigation and core functionality
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use cookies (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies help us:
- Measure page views, traffic sources, and time on site
- Identify trends and user behavior
- Improve site layout and content
No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the site to remember your preferences (such as dark mode or language settings), and offer enhanced features.
d) Third-Party and Embedded Content Cookies
Pages on our website may include embedded content from platforms like:
- YouTube
- GitHub Gists
- CodePen
These third-party platforms may set their own cookies to track user interaction with the embedded elements.
3. Third-Party Services We Use
The following third-party services may set cookies when you use Urban Moose:
- Google Analytics (traffic and performance analysis)
- YouTube (video playback)
- Twitter/X (social media embeds and sharing)
- Disqus or similar (commenting system, if enabled)
Each of these services has its own privacy and cookie policy. We encourage you to review them if you are concerned about data handling.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to manage or reject cookies at any time. Here’s how:
a) Via Our Cookie Banner
On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie notice. You can choose to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
b) Via Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies manually or automatically
- Block cookies altogether or for specific sites
Helpful links:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
5. Data Collection and Privacy
Cookies may collect information such as:
- Device type and browser
- Geographic location (approximate)
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
We do not collect sensitive personal data through cookies. For more details on how we collect, use, and store data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Urban Moose may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our own practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
