Effective Date: [01-Jan-2024]
This Cookies Policy explains how InformativePicks.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies. They enhance your browsing experience, deliver personalized content, and analyze site traffic.
1. What Are Cookies?
The small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, like enabling the website to remember your preferences or improve your browsing experience.
Cookies Policy can be categorized as:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are automatically removed from your device once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device until they reach their expiration date or are manually deleted by you.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the next types of cookies on InformativePicks.com:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. For example, they allow you to navigate pages, access secure areas, and use basic site features.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect data about pages visited, time spent on the site, and errors encountered. This information allows us to improve our website’s performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, like language settings, to offer a more personalized experience.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Delivering advertisements relevant to your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Google AdSense is one such third-party service we use to show ads tailored to your preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device.
- Google AdSense: Google AdSense helps us show ads based on your browsing behavior and preferences. You can learn more about how Google uses cookies in its advertising policies here: Google’s Privacy & Terms.
- Google Analytics: It helps us understand user behavior and improve our services. Learn more about Google Analytics cookies here: Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance website performance and functionality.
- Personalize your experience on our site.
- Deliver relevant content and advertisements.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Improve security and detect fraud.
5. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. A cookie banner or pop-up will upon your first visit to allow you to manage your preferences.
6. Managing Cookies
You have the right to manage or turn off cookies at any time. Here’s how:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or remove cookies, but some parts of the website not work properly without them.
- Cookie Management Tools: Use cookie management tools provided on our website to change your preferences.
- Opt-Out Links: For advertising cookies, you can opt out of personalized ads. Use tools like the Google Ad Settings. You can also use industry opt-out pages like the Network Advertising Initiative.
7. Cookies and Legal Compliance
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- You have certain rights if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA). These rights include consenting to or refusing cookies. Our cookie banner complies with GDPR by allowing you to accept, reject, or manage cookies.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- If you are a California resident, you have the right to know about the cookies we collect. You also have the right to opt-out of their sale. InformativePicks.com does not sell your personal data.
8. Updates to This Policy
We update this Cookies Policy to show changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Please review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contact@informativepicks.com