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Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage - we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential operation: Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Advertising: Measure ad performance and enable retargeting

We do not use cookies for:

  • Selling your data to third parties
  • Building detailed personal profiles for purposes beyond what is described in this policy

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
Session cookieMaintains your session stateSession (deleted on close)
CSRF tokenProtects against cross-site request forgerySession

3.2 Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand traffic patterns, popular content, and user journeys.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_<ID>Maintains session state for GA42 years
_gidDistinguishes users (daily)24 hours
_gatThrottles request rate1 minute

Data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and aggregated. IP addresses are anonymized before storage. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Advertising Cookies - Meta (Facebook) Pixel

We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website. The Pixel tracks specific actions ("events") such as page views and form submissions.

Cookie / TechnologyPurposeDuration
_fbpIdentifies browsers for ad delivery and measurement90 days
_fbcStores click ID from Facebook ad clicks90 days
Meta Pixel (script)Fires events to Meta's servers on user actionsSession / persistent

Data collected via Meta Pixel is shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. and may be used by Meta to show you targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Meta acts as an independent data controller for its own purposes. Meta's cookie policy: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/ Manage Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies - enables analytics and advertising cookies
  • Accept necessary only - disables analytics and advertising cookies
  • Manage preferences - choose which categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set notifications when cookies are placed

Note: blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. Browser cookie guides: Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471 Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

4.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

Download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.4 Opt-Out of Meta Advertising

Manage your Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ For broader opt-out from interest-based advertising: https://optout.aboutads.info/ (US) https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU)

5. California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information are collected via cookies
  • Request deletion of personal information collected via cookies
  • Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

Categories of information collected via cookies: identifiers (IP address, cookie IDs), internet activity (browsing behavior, pages visited), inferences drawn from this data. To exercise your rights: [email protected]

6. EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for placing non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). You may withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings panel or by contacting us. Data transferred to Google and Meta may be processed in the United States. Both companies participate in data transfer frameworks that provide appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes are made. Significant changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner on your next visit.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your privacy rights: UCPCheck.io Email: [email protected] Website: https://ucpcheck.io