At MyWebsite, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, specifically in relation to the use of cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, and other custom settings) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit the site or browse between pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow basic features like page navigation, secure login, and accessing protected areas. Without these cookies, the website would not be able to provide the services you requested.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personal data and are used only to improve the performance of the website.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or region, and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They also enable services you request, such as live chat support.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. They help us provide more relevant ads and limit the number of times you see the same ad.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may also allow third-party services (such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, etc.) to place cookies on your device to gather information about how you use our website and interact with the content on it. These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Cookies
The cookies we collect are used for the following purposes:
- Enhance website functionality and user experience.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
- Remember your preferences to provide personalized content.
- Enable social media features and integration.
- Serve relevant advertising and promotional content.
4. How Long We Keep Cookies
Cookies used on our website may be stored for varying periods, depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser or log out of the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies are stored on your device until they expire or you delete them. They are used for remembering your preferences across sessions and are typically set to expire after a set period of time.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to control the use of cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
To manage cookie preferences:
- Go to your browser settings and adjust cookie preferences.
- Use browser tools to delete cookies already stored on your device.
- You can also install browser extensions or plugins to manage cookies more easily.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking on the "Accept" button or continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies to track your browsing habits on other websites. These third-party cookies are used by external organizations for targeted advertising and analysis purposes. You can manage or opt out of these cookies by visiting the respective third-party's privacy policy or using opt-out tools they provide.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
- Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
