Cookies Policy

Last updated: 25 September 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 usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can access or store data on your browser or device. These tools allow websites to remember actions and preferences over time without requiring re-entry of information on every visit.

Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies

presspeakki.net operates a non-commercial informational website focused on visual documentation of urban life. Cookies support basic functionality, improve navigation consistency, and enable limited measurement of how visitors interact with content about city streets, queues, and everyday scenes. Without these technologies certain features would not function correctly and the site could not maintain stable performance across visits.

Categories of cookies used

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page loading and form submission on the contact page. Functional cookies remember display preferences or language settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on visitor behaviour to understand which pages receive the most attention. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used because the site does not serve advertisements. Social-media cookies are likewise absent because no social sharing widgets or embedded feeds are present.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by presspeakki.net and remain under its control. They handle essential session management and basic visitor preferences. Third-party cookies may originate from external service providers that assist with analytics or content delivery. Any such providers are limited to those necessary for site operation and are bound by contractual terms consistent with Canadian privacy expectations.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while the browser remains open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. Necessary cookies typically expire within thirty days. Analytics cookies may persist for up to twenty-four months to allow year-over-year comparison of traffic patterns. Exact durations appear in the table below where applicable.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers required to maintain secure connections and remember form progress on the Contacts page. Functional cookies store non-personal settings such as preferred text size. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources, and device characteristics in aggregated form only. No category collects names, addresses, or other directly identifying information unless voluntarily supplied through the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis under Canadian law

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and related guidance, strictly necessary cookies operate under an implied-consent basis because they are essential to deliver the service requested. Analytics cookies rely on explicit consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Visitors may withdraw consent at any time without affecting access to core content. The approach aligns with expectations set by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada for transparency and meaningful choice.

Cookie or provider table

Name: _sessionid – Purpose: Maintain active session – Provider: presspeakki.net – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: _pref – Purpose: Store display preferences – Provider: presspeakki.net – Category: Functional – Duration: 30 days
Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure aggregated usage statistics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid – Purpose: Distinguish unique visitors for analytics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours

How the consent manager works and user choices

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and offers options to accept all non-essential cookies or to reject them. A settings link within the banner opens granular controls allowing selection by category. Choices are stored for twelve months and can be revised at any time by returning to the banner or clearing browser data. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not block access to the visual content or the Contacts page form.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies prevents the contact form from retaining entered data across page reloads and may cause some pages to load more slowly. The site remains usable with cookies disabled, although certain functional conveniences will be lost. Instructions for common browsers are available on their respective support sites.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside Canada. Transfers occur only under contractual safeguards that provide a level of protection comparable to PIPEDA. A full description of data handling practices appears in the Privacy Policy, which can be reached from the footer of every page.

Policy changes, contact route, and last-updated date

presspeakki.net may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The current version date appears at the top of the page. Questions about cookie practices can be submitted through the contact form on the Contacts page or by calling +1 416-606-3545. Written correspondence may be sent to 136 Geary Ave., Studio 214, Toronto, ON M6H 4H1. © 2026 presspeakki.net