Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how ZenithChro Media ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period of time specified in the cookie, while session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Authentication and security
- Personalizing your experience
- Remembering your preferences
- Analyzing how our Services are used
- Delivering relevant advertising
- Improving our Services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences and past interactions.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
4. Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| zenith_session | Essential | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| zenith_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| zenith_preferences | Functionality | Remembers your language and display preferences | 1 year |
| zenith_analytics | Performance | Helps us understand how users interact with our site | 2 years |
| zenith_read_articles | Functionality | Remembers which articles you've read to personalize content | 30 days |
| zenith_region | Functionality | Stores your regional preferences for localized content | 1 year |
| zenith_advertising | Targeting | Used to deliver relevant advertisements | 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use various third-party cookies including:
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services like Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our Services. These services may set their own cookies to track your interactions.
Advertising Cookies
We work with advertising partners who may set cookies to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services we have added to our site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how we use cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept through our cookie consent banner. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals as there is no standard for how websites should respond to such signals.
8. Location-Based Services
We may use technologies to determine your general location to provide you with localized content and advertising. This information is collected in a non-identifiable format and is used to enhance your experience with our Services.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
10. International Data Transfers
Cookies and similar technologies may involve the processing of your personal data in countries outside Canada. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
ZenithChro Media Data Protection Officer
123 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 3T9
Email: dpo@zenithchro.media
Phone: +1 4373496564
12. Additional Information for European Users
While we primarily serve Canadian users, we recognize that our Services may be accessed from the European Economic Area (EEA). For EEA users, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements regarding cookies and similar technologies.
13. Cookie Duration
Cookies have varying lifespans:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted
- First-party cookies: Set by our domain
- Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than ours
14. Legal Basis for Processing
We process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the performance of our Services
- Non-essential cookies: Based on your consent