This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of our use of cookies and similar technologies on the Website (https://broad-stream.net), detailing the various cookie types deployed during your visit and their specific purposes. This guide, however, does not encompass broader personal data handling practices. For in-depth information on our processing of personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy. It’s advisable to peruse this guide to grasp the extent of information collection during your interactions with the Website, and to understand how we, alongside our Social Network partners, use cookies, web beacons, and related technologies to store interaction data, thereby enhancing your user experience and for advertising objectives.
Understanding Cookies and Their Usage
Definition of Cookies: Cookies are essentially small text files, storing key technological details, that are placed predominantly by a web browser on your device like a computer or smartphone upon visiting a website. These cookies are identifiable by the originating website or other websites that utilize identical cookies.
The Role of Cookies: Cookies are instrumental in various aspects. They personalize the Website based on your previously stated preferences, assist in gauging Website usage, streamline page navigation, and generally uplift your browsing experience. Moreover, cookies are crucial in ensuring that the ads you encounter online are more suited to your interests.
Web Beacons Unveiled: Often included in our web pages are web beacons, also recognized as clear GIFs or pixel tags. These tiny images embedded in a web page or email, assist in tracking engagement and interaction. When your device fetches these images from a server, it logs information such as the IP address, time of viewing, and browser type. In essence, web beacons, in tandem with cookies, are vital in tracking email or advertisement interactions.
Types of Cookies Utilized on the Website
Diverse Cookie Categories: We use a spectrum of cookie types to ensure a seamless browsing experience. These include:
a. Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website’s core functionalities, facilitating security and smooth navigation.
b. Performance Analytics Cookies: These gather insights on Website usage, contributing to performance optimization.
c. Personalization Cookies: Aimed at customizing the Website according to your preferences and choices.
d. Advertising and Marketing Cookies: Tailored to show relevant advertisements based on your Website interactions and control ad frequency.
e. Social Media Integration Cookies: Enable easy content sharing and interaction with third-party social media platforms.
f. Security and Fraud Detection Cookies: Used to identify and thwart fraudulent activities.
Managing and Understanding Cookie Preferences
Cookie Duration: The persistence of cookies on your device is contingent upon whether they are “session” or “persistent” cookies. Session cookies expire once your browsing session ends, whereas persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies: We set first-party cookies primarily for functional and technical reasons like authorization. Third-party cookies, placed by our service providers, are used for more nuanced purposes like targeted advertising and analytics. Both categories encompass cookies used for analytics, functionality, and advertising purposes.
Controlling Cookie Settings: You have the ability to manage first-party cookies via your browser settings, which can impact your access to certain areas of the Website. Mobile device users also have options to opt-out of targeted advertising. Third-party cookies can be managed similarly through browser settings and opting for ‘Do Not Track’ features. However, the efficacy of ‘Do Not Track’ depends on the third party’s adherence. For more detailed control over third-party cookies, refer to their respective websites.
Additional Information and Queries
Getting in Touch: Should you have any inquiries, feel free to contact us via email.
This guide is designed to help you understand the implementation of cookies and similar technologies by us and our Social Network partners for storing data related to your Website interactions. This is done to enhance your browsing experience and for advertising purposes. Definitions of specific terms, particularly those capitalized and not explicitly defined in this Cookie Policy, are available in the Terms and Conditions. Note that the collection and use of other members’ personal data are strictly prohibited under our policy.
Navigating through the Cookie Policy
Scope of This Policy: While this guide sheds light on cookies and associated technologies, it’s important to note that it doesn’t delve into the overall handling of your personal data. For a detailed understanding of our data processing practices, our Privacy Policy is the go-to resource.
The Importance of Familiarization: Gaining insight into this policy is crucial for comprehending the dynamics of information collection during your Website visits or interactions. It is equally important to understand how our organization, along with our Social Network providers, uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. These tools are key in storing data from your interactions with the Website, which in turn aids in delivering a refined, efficient, and secure user experience, as well as for purposes of advertising and promotional activities.
Defining Key Terms: To ensure clarity, this guide refers to certain capitalized terms whose specific meanings are outlined in the Terms and Conditions section. This is particularly relevant for terms that are not explicitly defined within the context of this Cookie Policy.
In conclusion, this comprehensive guide aims to provide a clear understanding of how cookies and similar technologies are used on our Website, their different types and purposes, and the ways in which you can manage your cookie preferences. For any further queries or detailed information, our contact channels, including email, are always open for your convenience and inquiry via email [email protected]