Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in enhancing your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and providing tailored content and services. Cookies can be categorized as either first-party or third-party, based on who sets them.
Types of Cookies Used
On Custom Website (https://custom-website.storysurge.net), we employ different types of cookies to ensure an optimal user experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They allow you to navigate through pages, post comments, and access secure areas without requiring re-authentication.
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Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with our site. This includes tracking page visits, error reports, and enabling optimization of content delivery. The data collected is used to improve the performance and speed of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable certain non-essential features on our website, such as remembering user preferences, language settings, and personalizing content. They enhance your overall experience by customizing our services to your needs.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Third-party cookies are utilized for advertising purposes, including personalized ads based on your browsing history, interests, and demographics. These cookies help us deliver relevant content and promotions to our users.
User Control and Management
You have the right to manage and control how cookies are used on your device:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set specific rules for different types of cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.
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Deactivating Cookies: By accessing our website, you agree that we can place necessary cookies. However, if you wish to disable any other type of cookie, you can do so through your browser settings or by using third-party tools.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may set cookies on our website to deliver targeted advertising and analytics. These include social media platforms, advertising networks, and analytics providers. We have partnerships with reputable companies that adhere to privacy and data protection regulations. If you choose to interact with these third-party features, they may set their own cookies, and we encourage you to review their respective cookie policies for more information.
Consent and Cookie Settings
Your consent is required for certain types of cookies, particularly those related to advertising and analytics. We provide clear and simple opt-out mechanisms for managing your cookie preferences:
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You can adjust your cookie settings at any time through the privacy settings on your browser or by using our website’s dedicated cookie consent banner.
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By continuing to use our website after adjusting your settings, you agree to our updated cookie policy.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, please reach out to us at [email protected].