Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Menta Celest uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. 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.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our platform 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 platform.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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.
Performance and Analytics 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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
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.
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.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your news preferences and settings | 1 year | Functionality |
| analytics_tracking | Tracks platform usage for improvements | 2 years | Performance |
| content_recommendation | Stores your reading history for personalized recommendations | 6 months | Functionality |
| ad_preferences | Stores advertising preferences for relevant content | 1 year | Targeting |
| consent_status | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that may be included on our platform and emails
- Pixel Tags: Allow us to send email messages in readable format and track engagement
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for functionality and performance
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our platform. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers who help us understand platform usage
- Advertising partners who deliver relevant advertisements
- Social media platforms for integrated sharing features
- Content delivery networks for improved performance
7. Your Cookie Choices
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting the ability of websites to set cookies may worsen your overall user experience.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada's tool.
Platform Controls
When you first visit our platform, you can adjust your cookie preferences through our consent management tool. You can update these preferences at any time through your account settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mentacelestooriamwajm.info
Address: 123 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2S1, Canada