Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of our website
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting how our site functions.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar services to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, location preferences, and login status. They enhance your experience but are not essential for basic site functionality.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.

Third parties that may set cookies on our site include:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)
  • Google Maps (for location services)
  • Social media platforms (for sharing functionality)
  • Advertising networks (for relevant advertising)
5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for our website to function.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all cookies or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being placed
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Our Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie preference center, which you can access from the footer of our website or through the cookie consent banner.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • Some content may not load correctly
  • Analytics data may not be collected

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.

8. Data Retention

Cookies typically expire after a certain period. The retention period depends on the type of cookie:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 1-2 years)
9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@pinpointsocial.com
  • Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry