Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, session identifiers, or browsing patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can access or record data about your interactions with the site. These tools help websites function smoothly and remember details across visits without storing personal files or programs on your device.
Why the Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies
This informational website focused on everyday city life uses these technologies to ensure reliable operation, improve user experience, and gather limited anonymous insights. Because the site is non-commercial, cookies support basic functionality rather than sales or advertising goals. They allow consistent presentation of visual content about streets, communities, and city moments while respecting Canadian privacy expectations under PIPEDA.
Categories of Cookies Used
Strictly necessary cookies enable core features such as page loading and navigation. Functional cookies remember display preferences for images or layouts. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors explore photo collections. The site does not employ advertising, targeting, or social-media cookies given its non-commercial nature.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies originate directly from editorpulnu.info and handle essential site functions. Third-party cookies may come from service providers that assist with performance measurement. Any third-party involvement remains limited to technical support and does not involve sharing identifiable information with external marketers.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and are deleted automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a defined period, often up to one year, to retain settings such as language or layout choices. Retention periods are kept to the minimum necessary for the stated purpose.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies process technical identifiers needed for site stability. Functional cookies store user-selected options such as image view modes. Analytics cookies record anonymous page views and navigation paths to understand content engagement. No category collects names, addresses, or contact details.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under Canadian Law
Under PIPEDA and related Canadian rules, strictly necessary cookies operate under a legitimate interest exemption because they are required for the site to function. All other categories require explicit consent through the site-wide cookie banner. You may accept or reject non-essential options at any time, and withdrawal of consent does not affect previously completed sessions.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: _session – Provider: editorpulnu.info – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: _pref – Provider: editorpulnu.info – Category: Functional – Duration: 30 days
- Name: _analytics – Provider: Performance service – Category: Analytics – Duration: 12 months
How the Consent Manager Works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customize choices. Selections are stored for future visits. You can reopen the banner through a link on every page to review or change preferences. Changes take effect immediately and apply to subsequent interactions.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent pages from loading correctly or remembering your layout preferences. Disabling analytics cookies simply stops collection of usage statistics without affecting core content access.
International Transfers
Any data processed by third-party analytics tools may be stored outside Canada. Such transfers follow standard contractual safeguards. For full details on data handling, please refer to the separate Privacy Policy available on this site.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
editorpulnu.info may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always appears on this page with the date noted above. For questions about cookies or this policy, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or call (604) 828-6313. Written correspondence can be sent to 116 W 43rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada.