Last Updated: 2024-09-16
This Cookie Policy outlines what cookies are, how InstallExplain.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies on our website (the “Service”), and how you can manage them. Please read this policy to understand how we use cookies and your choices related to them.
For any questions, please contact us at info@installexplain.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and enable certain functionalities, like keeping you logged in or providing personalized content.
Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain until they expire or are deleted).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the site may not function correctly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data anonymously. This helps us improve the functionality and performance of our website.
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices (e.g., language or region) and provide enhanced features.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests and track your activity across different sites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- First-party Cookies: Set by our website and can only be read by us.
- Third-party Cookies: Set by third-party services for tracking, advertising, or social media functionalities.
Examples of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: To operate our Service.
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.
- Security Cookies: To ensure secure browsing.
- Analytics Cookies: To gather usage data and insights.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may permit third-party services to place cookies on your device. These cookies help us analyze website performance, show ads, and enhance the user experience. They are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.
Common third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand user interaction with our website.
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks visitor behavior for personalized ads on Facebook.
- Ad Networks (e.g., Google Ads): Displays personalized ads based on browsing behavior.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control or block cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block future cookies, or receive warnings before cookies are stored. Refer to your browser’s help page for more information.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Services like Google and Facebook offer settings to opt-out of specific data collection. Check their privacy policies for details.
- Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers offer a DNT feature that signals websites not to track you. However, not all sites respond to this signal.
6. Your Choices
Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities, such as logging in or remembering your preferences. Some parts of the website may not work as intended.
To manage your cookie preferences specifically on our site:
- Use the cookie consent banner when visiting for the first time.
- Update your preferences by clearing your browser’s cache and reloading the page.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, with the date of the last revision indicated at the top.
Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices:
Email: info@installexplain.com.
