Last updated: March 28, 2026
At Cosmos Philly, we use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work properly, understand how it’s used, and support our work through advertising.
This page explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or how you interact with content.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for a few specific purposes:
1. Necessary cookies
These are required for the site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
These cookies cannot be disabled.
2. Preferences
These cookies remember your settings, such as language or display preferences, so the site behaves the way you expect.
3. Statistics (Matomo and Google Analytics)
We use analytics tools such as Matomo and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Cosmos Philly, such as which stories are read and how people move through the site.
Matomo is configured in a privacy-friendly way:
- no tracking cookies are stored
- IP addresses are anonymized
- no cross-site tracking is performed
This data is used only in aggregated form to improve content and usability.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device information, and interactions with content.
Where required by law, Google Analytics is only activated after you provide consent.
4. Marketing (Advertising and Mediavine / Journey)
We work with advertising partners, including Mediavine (through its Journey platform), to display ads and support the site.
These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- show relevant advertising
- measure ad performance
- limit how often ads are shown
- understand general user behavior across websites
Mediavine may collect data such as IP address, device information, browser type, and interactions with ads and content.
For more information, please refer to Mediavine’s Privacy Policy.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, including:
- Matomo (analytics)
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Mediavine / Journey (advertising)
- embedded content providers such as YouTube
These providers may process data according to their own privacy policies.
EU visitors (GDPR)
If you are visiting from the European Union, we will only use non-essential cookies (such as statistics and marketing cookies) if you give your consent.
Matomo is configured in a privacy-friendly way and does not rely on tracking cookies.
Google Analytics and advertising technologies are only activated after consent is given.
You can:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- customize your preferences
You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.
US visitors
Depending on your state, you may have the right to:
- opt out of certain data uses (such as targeted advertising)
- request access to or deletion of your data
You can manage your preferences through the cookie settings.
Managing your cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time:
- through the cookie banner on our site
- through your browser settings
Keep in mind that disabling some cookies may affect how the site works.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we use cookies.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
info@cosmosphilly.com.