Cookie Policy
Effective date: September 22, 2026
Urban Fireside uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar functions.
Cookie Purposes
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website in several ways.
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as remembering your age verification status.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting anonymous information.
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region.
- Marketing cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements, though we currently do not use third-party advertising cookies.
The site uses an age-verification popup, which relies on a cookie to remember your choice.
Cookie Inventory
The following table lists the cookies we use, their purpose, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| age_verified | Stores whether the visitor has confirmed they are 18 or older. | 30 days |
| session_id | Maintains the user session for site functionality. | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Google Analytics is used for aggregated traffic analysis.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Open your browser's settings or preferences menu.
- Locate the privacy or security section.
- Choose your preferred cookie settings, such as blocking all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Save your changes and restart your browser if prompted.
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu. If you disable cookies, some parts of our website, such as the age-verification popup, may not function properly.
For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org or your browser's help documentation.
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visit, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site.
This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Google's privacy policy explains how they handle data collected through cookies. We do not currently use advertising or social media cookies from third parties.
Questions About This Policy
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 416-555-7316
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. This policy was last updated on September 22, 2026.