What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visits, such as your preferences and settings.
How We Use Cookies
ocean-manta uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Cookie consent preferences
- Security features
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings when you return to our website.
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Form auto-fill data
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Navigation patterns
- Error reporting
- Performance metrics
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may be used for:
- Website analytics services
- Font delivery services
- Embedded content (if applicable)
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party versus third-party cookies
Note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of some websites, including ours.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in your browser and remembered for future visits.
Changing Your Preferences
If you previously accepted cookies but wish to change your preferences, you can:
- Clear your browser cookies and revisit our website to see the banner again
- Adjust settings in your browser to block future cookies
- Contact us for assistance
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website:
Essential
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
Analytics
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website respects Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
ocean-manta
245 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Additional Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may visit:
- Your browser's help documentation
- The website of your browser provider