Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences or session details to help sites function properly. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage that can track usage or remember choices without traditional files. On this non-commercial site focused on urban photography documentaries about people, streets, queues, and everyday routines, these tools support basic operations without collecting unnecessary personal details.
Why We Use Cookies
We employ cookies to ensure the site operates reliably for visitors exploring our documentary stories. They enable core features like page navigation and content display while providing limited insights into how users interact with urban imagery and narratives. This approach maintains accessibility and performance without commercial tracking or advertising motives.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Cookies fall into several categories. Strictly necessary cookies allow essential functions such as loading pages and maintaining security. Functional cookies remember user selections like display preferences. Analytics or performance cookies gather anonymous data on site usage to improve content delivery. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used given the non-commercial nature. Social-media cookies may appear if external platforms embed content but are limited to essential sharing tools.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies originate directly from mediapixly.com and handle site-specific tasks like session continuity. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services and support aggregated statistics. Both types appear only where necessary to deliver the urban photography content effectively.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only during your browser session and delete automatically when you close the window. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, often up to two years, to retain preferences across visits. Retention periods vary by purpose, with necessary ones expiring quickly and analytics ones lasting longer for trend analysis.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers like session IDs to keep the site stable. Functional cookies store choices such as language settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated metrics including page views and time spent on stories about urban routines. No personal identifiers like names or locations are tied to individuals beyond what is required for functionality.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under Canadian Law
Under PIPEDA, consent is obtained where personal information is collected, but strictly necessary cookies often qualify for exemption as they enable core service delivery. Analytics cookies rely on implied consent through the cookie banner, allowing users to manage preferences. This balances transparency with practical site operation for informational content on Canadian urban life.
Cookie or Provider Table
- Name: session_id - Purpose: Maintain user session - Provider: mediapixly.com - Category: Strictly necessary - Duration: Session
- Name: pref_lang - Purpose: Store language preference - Provider: mediapixly.com - Category: Functional - Duration: 1 year
- Name: _ga - Purpose: Track anonymous usage statistics - Provider: Google Analytics - Category: Analytics - Duration: 2 years
- Name: _gid - Purpose: Distinguish users for performance data - Provider: Google Analytics - Category: Analytics - Duration: 24 hours
How the Consent Manager Works
The site-wide cookie banner lets visitors accept or reject non-essential categories at first visit. Choices are saved and can be updated anytime via the banner or settings. Withdrawal of consent stops further collection from those categories without affecting necessary operations.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent proper site loading, while blocking analytics limits our ability to refine content presentation. Users retain full control but may experience reduced functionality.
International Transfers and Privacy Policy Reference
Some third-party providers may process data outside Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards apply. For complete details on data handling, please review our separate Privacy Policy available on the site.
Policy Changes, Contact Route, and Last-Updated Date
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational shifts. The current version dates to September 30, 2026. For questions, reach us through the contact form on the Contacts page or by calling (416) 461-6617 or writing to 1173 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M4M 3P1, Canada. © 2026 mediapixly.com