What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and collect information about user behavior. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and enable features that make your browsing experience smoother and more personalized.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We use several types of cookies on the Beyond Civility website:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about the pages visited, time spent on the site, and any issues encountered. This data allows us to improve our website’s performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help us track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the right to manage or delete cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.
Here are links to the instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage Cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies are used for various purposes, including analytics and advertising. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting.
For example, we may use analytics tools provided by third parties to help us understand user behavior on our website. These third parties may collect and store data about your online activities.
Consent and Control
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that informs you about our use of cookies. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings in your browser or by using the cookie management tools provided in the banner.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or your data privacy, please feel free to contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (555) 987-6543
- Address: 123 Gold Lane, Suite 456, Investment City, CA 90210
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the GDPR regulations. Thank you for visiting Beyond Civility!