Cookies Policy
Last updated: 22 September 2026
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 that can store or access information on your device. These files can contain data such as a unique identifier, the pages you viewed, the time spent on those pages and device characteristics. On a non-commercial site like concertixfy.info that documents everyday street life across Canadian neighbourhoods, cookies help maintain basic functionality without collecting unnecessary personal details.
Why This Site Uses Cookies
concertixfy.info uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website operates correctly, to understand how visitors interact with visual stories of Canadian communities and to improve the overall experience. Because the site is informational and non-commercial, cookies are limited to what is needed for reliable access and basic measurement. No advertising networks are employed and no personal data is sold or shared for commercial gain.
Categories of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable core features such as page loading, navigation and security. Without them, the site cannot operate properly. They are always active and do not require consent under Canadian privacy expectations.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as language preference or display settings. They enhance usability but are not required for basic operation. On this site they may store settings related to viewing large image collections of street scenes.
Analytics or Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site. They help identify popular neighbourhoods featured in posts or which stories receive the most attention. Data is processed in a way that does not identify individual users.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
concertixfy.info does not use advertising or targeting cookies. The site contains no commercial promotions or third-party ad networks.
Social-Media Cookies
The site does not embed social-media sharing tools or tracking pixels from external platforms, so no social-media cookies are set by concertixfy.info.
First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by concertixfy.info and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies would be set by external services. Currently the site uses only first-party cookies for necessary and functional purposes. Any analytics tools employed are configured to operate under first-party domains where possible.
Session versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Necessary cookies on this site are typically session-based. Functional and analytics cookies may persist for up to 24 months to maintain consistent performance data across visits, after which they automatically expire.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Necessary cookies store session identifiers and security tokens to prevent unauthorised access. Functional cookies store display preferences. Analytics cookies record page views, referral paths and device type in aggregated form. No category collects names, addresses or contact details. All processing occurs under the oversight of Canadian privacy principles.
Consent or Exemption Basis under Canadian Law
Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation, strictly necessary cookies operate under a legitimate-interest exemption because they are required for the site to function. Functional, analytics and any other non-essential cookies are activated only after you provide consent through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting your ability to access the core content.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: session_id – Purpose: Maintain active session – Provider: concertixfy.info – Category: Necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: pref_lang – Purpose: Remember language choice – Provider: concertixfy.info – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure aggregated usage statistics – Provider: concertixfy.info (first-party implementation) – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 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. You can reopen the banner at any time through a link in the footer to change or withdraw your choices. Changes take effect immediately and previously stored cookies are removed when consent is withdrawn.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent the site from functioning correctly. Disabling analytics cookies will stop usage data collection but will not affect your ability to read stories about Canadian street life. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s help section.
International Transfers
Some analytics data may be processed on servers located outside Canada. concertixfy.info ensures that any such processing complies with PIPEDA requirements for cross-border transfers. Details appear in the Privacy Policy, which is available via the site navigation.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
concertixfy.info may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or law. The current version will always display the last-updated date at the top of the page. If you have questions about cookie practices, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or call (800) 957-7336. Written correspondence may be sent to 207 Brant Ave, Brantford, ON, Canada.