At DotClick, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse website traffic, and personalise content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or disable cookies on your browser.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, store preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be session-based (temporary, expiring once you close your browser) or persistent (remaining on your device until deleted or expired).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality: Enhance performance and navigation of our website, making it more user-friendly.
- Analyse visitor behaviour: Gather information about how visitors interact with our site to improve user experience (via tools like Google Analytics).
- Customise content: Store user preferences and display relevant information based on previous visits.
- Advertising: Display personalised ads and content based on your interests, either through our own ad services or third-party networks like Google Ads.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services like accessing secure areas cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data is used to optimise the website’s performance and provide a better user experience.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language settings) to offer a more personalised experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to you. They track your browsing habits and are sometimes shared with third-party advertisers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks, to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies help us understand website traffic and personalise advertising. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of these external providers. You can learn more about these cookies by reviewing their privacy policies:
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways, depending on your browser settings. While most browsers accept cookies by default, you can change your settings to block or delete cookies if you prefer:
- Disable Cookies in Your Browser: You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences. This includes blocking all cookies, accepting only certain cookies, or deleting cookies when closing the browser.
- Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: You can opt-out of interest-based advertising by adjusting settings in platforms like Google Ads or by visiting Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as logging in or accessing personalised content.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “last updated” date will reflect the most recent revisions. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or need further information, feel free to contact us at [email address].