Effective Date: 12.26.2024
This Cookie Policy explains how PickJoy ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://www.pickjoy.net (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their usage.
By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as your computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help us identify your device and store information about your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (in this case, PickJoy).
- Third-party cookies: Set by parties other than the website you are visiting (e.g., advertisers or analytics services).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- To improve your experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences, language settings, and other features to improve your experience when you return to the Site.
- To analyze site usage: Cookies allow us to collect data on how visitors interact with the Site, which helps us understand and improve the performance and functionality of our content.
- To serve relevant ads: Third-party cookies are used to deliver personalized advertising and track advertising performance on the Site.
- To enable essential functionality: Some cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site (such as keeping you logged in or ensuring that you can navigate through pages smoothly).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on the Site, including:
* Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, login, and security features.
* Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. They collect anonymous data, such as the pages visited, the time spent on the Site, and any error messages encountered.
Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar
* Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Example: Remembering your preferred language or theme settings.
* Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to you based on your interests. They also help track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Example: Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as advertisers, analytics companies, or social media platforms, to place cookies on your device when you visit the Site. These third parties may use the data collected through cookies to show you targeted ads on other websites or to gather statistical data on how users interact with the Site.
We do not control the use of third-party cookies and are not responsible for the practices of third parties. For more information on how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have control over the cookies used on the Site. You can choose to accept or reject cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie Settings on the Site: Upon your first visit to our Site, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can manage your preferences by adjusting your cookie settings.
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. The method for doing this depends on the browser you use, and instructions can typically be found in your browser’s help section. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.
- Opting Out of Targeted Advertising: Many advertising networks allow you to opt out of targeted advertising. You can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance website (https://optout.aboutads.info/) or the Network Advertising Initiative website (https://optout.networkadvertising.org/) to manage your preferences.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
PickJoy
Email: getintouch@pickjoy.net
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