Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Purpose:
- Authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and session management
- Remembering cookie consent preferences
Consent Required:
No (Essential for service delivery)
Duration:
Session or up to 1 year
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us understand visitor behavior and improve our services.
Purpose:
- Website traffic analysis
- Understanding user journey and behavior patterns
- Identifying technical errors and performance issues
- Testing new features and improvements
Third-Party Services:
Google Analytics, Mixpanel
Consent Required:
Yes
Duration:
Up to 2 years
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
Purpose:
- Language preferences
- Display settings and customization
- Form auto-fill preferences
- Remembering notification preferences
Consent Required:
Yes
Duration:
Up to 1 year
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness.
Purpose:
- Displaying relevant advertisements
- Limiting ad frequency
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Building user interest profiles
Third-Party Services:
Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Facebook Pixel
Consent Required:
Yes
Duration:
Up to 13 months
How to Manage Cookies
1. Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using our Privacy Preference Center, available via the cookie settings option in the website footer.
2. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept all cookies
- Choose which cookies to accept
- Delete cookies after closing the browser
Browser-specific cookie management instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
⚠️ Important Note:
Blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features or services on our website. Some functionality may not work as intended.
3. Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of third-party advertising cookies through:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked.
Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our practices accordingly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@helloverify.com