Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website functions.

How We Use Cookies

river-muse uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as cookie consent status, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used to maintain your session while browsing our site.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences across visits.

Specific Cookies

The following cookies may be set when you use our website:

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference (accept/reject). Duration: 1 year.
• sessionId: Maintains your session while browsing. Duration: Session only.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us analyze website traffic and improve our content. Third-party cookie providers include analytics services that collect anonymized data about website usage.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information about their data practices.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies using our cookie consent banner.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set.
• Device Settings: Mobile devices often have privacy settings that control how apps and websites use cookies and similar technologies.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser, follow the instructions provided by your browser manufacturer:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are necessary for basic site functionality, and blocking them may prevent access to certain features or pages.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity. Our website responds to DNT signals by limiting non-essential tracking when detected.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store preferences on your device. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. Your cookie consent preference is stored using local storage.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

river-muse
250 University Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5H 3E5
Canada

Email: [email protected]