Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2024
This policy explains what cookies are, how Dazzle-path uses them on our website, and your options for managing cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They serve various functions, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how people navigate our pages. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are generally harmless.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for basic website functionality. Without them, services you have asked for cannot be provided. Examples include:
- Session management cookies that remember you as you navigate between pages
- Security cookies that help protect against fraudulent activity
- Cookies that store your cookie consent preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings because the site would not function properly without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve the site and understand which content is most useful. Information collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct visit, referral link)
- General geographic location (country or region level)
- Device type and browser used
This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use Google Analytics for this purpose, which processes data according to their privacy policy.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. If enabled, these cookies may:
- Build a profile of your interests based on browsing behavior
- Limit how often you see specific advertisements
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
We work with third-party advertising partners who may place these cookies on our behalf.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by our website. Third-party cookies are set by external services we integrate, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. Both types may be used on our site depending on your preferences.
Cookie Duration
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. The cookies we use have varying lifespans:
- Session cookies: Expire when browser closes
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 90 days
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Prompt before accepting each cookie
Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our site and others.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies specifically, you can use industry opt-out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently alter our practices based on Do Not Track signals, but we honor the cookie preferences you set through our consent mechanism.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Significant changes will be noted with an updated revision date at the top of this page.
Questions
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].