Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the ‘Mobile-Friendly Design’ website (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding our use of cookies. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices concerning cookies and user data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and UK GDPR.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering user preferences, enabling functionality, and providing analytics data to improve the website experience. Cookies can be categorized based on their function and duration:
- Session Cookies: These cookies temporarily store information during your browsing session, allowing websites to remember your actions and preferences for as long as you keep the browser open. They are deleted once you close the browser.
- Persistent (or Tracking) Cookies: These remain on your device even after you’ve closed your browser. They help websites remember your preferences over time, offer personalized content, and enable targeted advertising. Persistent cookies can be further categorized:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you visit directly, these cookies are used for essential functions like user authentication and memory of site preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: Installed by external services or ad networks, these cookies track your online behavior across multiple websites for advertising purposes.
Types of Cookies Used on Mobile-Friendly Design
We employ the following types of cookies on our website:
- Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site, enabling features like user login and access to secure areas. The absence of these cookies would hinder your ability to use certain parts of the website.
- Performance Cookies: We utilize these to understand how our website is performing, gathering data on page load times, error rates, and other performance metrics. This information helps us optimize and improve your overall experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance your interaction with our site by remembering user preferences, language settings, and content personalization. They ensure that the website functions as you expect it to.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies (with your consent) to deliver targeted content and advertisements tailored to your interests. They also help us analyze and report on the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website:
- Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, this may impact the functionality of certain sections of our site.
- Cookie Settings: Our website provides a settings page where you can manage your cookie preferences. You can choose which types of cookies to allow and customize your choices based on your preferences.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers offer cookie management tools that allow you to review, delete, or block specific cookies. Refer to the browser’s help section for detailed instructions on managing cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party services and plugins that use cookies. These include analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media sharing buttons. We do not control these cookies, and their usage is governed by the respective third-party privacy policies. You can manage preferences for some of these cookies through browser settings or by visiting the websites of the relevant third-party services.
Consent and Control
Your consent to our use of cookies is necessary for certain types (specifically, targeting/advertising cookies) as per GDPR, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations. We provide clear and simple opt-in mechanisms on our website, ensuring you are fully informed about the types of cookies we use and their purposes. You can manage your consent preferences through the cookie settings mentioned above.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when our policy was last revised, which is January 1, 2024. We encourage you to check back periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: [email protected].