What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience more efficient and personalized.
How We Use Cookies
Floating Cities Atlas uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain session information for interactive features
- Understand how visitors use the website through analytics
- Ensure website functionality and security
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Necessary for basic website functionality. Remember your cookie consent choice and session data. | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with the atlas. Collect anonymous information about page views and navigation patterns. | 1-2 years |
| Functionality Cookies | Remember your preferences and enhance interactive features like the world map and city filters. | Session / 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts: Used to load typography for better visual presentation
- jQuery CDN: Delivers JavaScript libraries for interactive features
These third parties have their own cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when closing your browser
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept all cookies or only essential cookies through our consent banner.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- You can still browse the atlas and view all content
- Some interactive features may not work optimally
- We won't be able to remember your preferences
- You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Questions about cookies? Contact us through our contact page.
Note: As a demonstration creative project, Floating Cities Atlas implements cookie policies to demonstrate best practices for website compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and similar frameworks worldwide.