Cookies Policy

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how celehubvo.net uses cookies and similar technologies on its website dedicated to documentary-style photography capturing ordinary people, places and everyday situations across Canada. As a non-commercial informational site, we prioritize transparency and respect for visitor privacy under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related Canadian privacy expectations. The policy details what information is collected, why it is collected, and the choices available to you. It applies to all pages except where noted otherwise.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects that can store or access information on your browser or device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and interaction timestamps. In practice, they help maintain session continuity so that returning visitors do not need to re-enter basic settings each time. Without them, many websites would lose the ability to distinguish one visitor session from another or to provide consistent navigation across multiple pages.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We employ these technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand aggregate usage patterns, and to deliver a reliable experience for users interested in documentary photography of daily life. Because the site is informational and non-commercial, we limit data collection to what is necessary for operation and improvement. Cookies help us identify technical issues, measure page load performance, and confirm that content such as image galleries loads properly for all visitors. They also support compliance with legal obligations by recording consent choices where required.

Categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies

We categorize cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and security. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or display settings. Analytics cookies gather statistical information about visitor behaviour in aggregated form. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this non-commercial site. Social-media cookies may appear only if embedded content from external platforms is present, though we minimize such embeddings.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by celehubvo.net and remain under our control. They are used for essential site functions and basic analytics. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as hosting services or analytics platforms. These may be necessary for performance monitoring but are configured to respect Canadian privacy standards. We review third-party providers regularly to confirm they do not engage in unauthorized data sharing.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close the session. They are used for temporary tasks such as maintaining login state during a single visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Their retention periods vary by purpose, typically ranging from a few days for functional preferences to up to twenty-four months for aggregated analytics data that does not identify individuals.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal identifiers required to deliver pages without error. Functional cookies store non-personal preferences such as contrast settings. Analytics cookies collect anonymized metrics including page views and referral sources to help us understand which photographic topics resonate most. No category collects names, addresses, or direct contact details of visitors. All data is processed in aggregate form except where consent has been given for more specific uses.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under Canadian Law

Under PIPEDA, strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interest exemption because they are essential for the site to function. Analytics and functional cookies rely on implied or explicit consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Visitors may withdraw consent at any time without affecting access to essential features. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, which removes the need for additional consent mechanisms under Canadian anti-spam legislation.

Cookie Provider Table

The following table lists the main cookies employed. Provider names, categories, and durations are shown where available.

Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider celehubvo.net, first-party, duration session only.
Functional: preference storage, provider celehubvo.net, first-party, duration thirty days.
Analytics: usage statistics, provider external analytics service, third-party, duration up to twenty-four months.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all non-essential cookies, reject them, or access detailed settings. Choices are stored for twelve months unless you clear browser data. You may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or change selections at any time. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by the affected categories while preserving essential site operation.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies will prevent essential functions such as remembering your consent choice and may cause some pages to display incorrectly. Blocking only third-party cookies still permits first-party operation but limits analytics insights we can gather. These controls remain available regardless of the banner settings.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside Canada. When transfers occur, we rely on contractual safeguards consistent with PIPEDA requirements. A full description of data handling practices appears in the separate Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version date appears at the top of the page. For questions about cookies or to exercise privacy rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or reach celehubvo.net at (403) 504-7101 or 524 2 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C6. We respond to all legitimate inquiries within thirty days.