Welcome to Urban Leaves. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.urbanleaves.blog to enhance your browsing experience and improve our content and services.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to disable them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences over time. Cookies can be first-party (set by Urban Leaves) or third-party (set by services we use, such as analytics or social media platforms).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences)
- Understand visitor behavior through analytics tools
- Enable sharing features via social media
- Serve relevant content and track performance
- Ensure compliance with Canadian privacy laws and user consent standards
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They help with navigation, security, and access to features such as account login (if applicable).
Example: Keeping track of your cookie preferences.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site — such as which pages are visited, how long users stay, and what devices they use.
Example: Tracking article views or popular content sections.
c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your site preferences, such as language choice or display settings, to provide a more personalized experience.
Example: Saving your reading mode preference (dark/light mode).
d) Third-Party and Social Media Cookies
We may embed content from third-party platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter). These services may place cookies on your device to track usage or link your browsing behavior to your accounts on those platforms.
Note: We do not control how third-party cookies are used.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored
- Block cookies by default
- Delete specific or all cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to fully use some features of the Urban Leaves website.
For browser-specific instructions, consult:
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (Canada)
Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your preferences.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your settings or clearing your cookies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our website’s functionality. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
