Cookie Policy

Welcome to Digitore's Cookie Policy! This document explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what information we collect and how we use it to enhance your experience.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookie Storage

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:

Essential Website Functionality

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Shopping Cart: Remember items you've added to your cart
• Preferences: Remember your language and display settings
• Form Data: Preserve information you've entered in forms

Performance and Analytics

• Usage Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our site
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• A/B Testing: Test different versions of pages to improve user experience
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers

Personalization and Marketing

• Content Personalization: Show relevant products and recommendations
• Targeted Advertising: Display ads that match your interests
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social login features
• Email Marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies into four main types based on their purpose and functionality:

4. Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies we use on our website:

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze our website performance.

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Provides detailed insights into website usage and user behavior
• Google Tag Manager: Manages and deploys marketing and analytics tags
• Hotjar: Records user sessions to understand user experience (when enabled)

Advertising Services

• Google Ads: Enables targeted advertising and conversion tracking
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook ads
• Microsoft Advertising: Provides advertising services across Microsoft platforms

Social Media Integration

• Facebook: Enables social login and sharing features
• Twitter: Allows sharing content on Twitter
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and sharing capabilities

Payment Processing

• PayPal: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• Stripe: Credit card processing and payment security
• Apple Pay/Google Pay: Mobile payment processing

6. Managing Your Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Manager

Use our cookie consent tool to customize your preferences:

Browser Cookie Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
• Set up exceptions for trusted websites

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Settings

Here's how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

8. Cookie Consent

We respect your privacy choices and provide clear options for managing your cookie preferences.

Consent Management

• Initial Consent: We ask for your consent when you first visit our website
• Granular Control: You can choose which types of cookies to accept
• Easy Withdrawal: Change your preferences at any time
• Clear Information: We explain what each cookie type does

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Be informed about our use of cookies
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access information about cookies we've set
• Request deletion of your cookie data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Consent Storage

We store your consent preferences using a cookie called cookie_consent. This cookie:

• Records your consent choices
• Prevents repeated consent requests
• Expires after 1 year
• Can be deleted to reset your preferences

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

How We Notify You

• Website Banner: Prominent notice on our website
• Email Notification: For significant changes affecting your rights
• Updated Date: The "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Version History: Previous versions available upon request

What Constitutes a Material Change

• New types of cookies or tracking technologies
• Changes to cookie purposes or data sharing
• Extended retention periods
• New third-party services

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this cookie policy, please contact us:

Contact Details

• Email: privacy@digitore.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@digitore.com
• Mailing Address:
  Digitore Privacy Team
  123 Digital Street
  Tech City, TC 12345
  United States
• Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567 (Business hours: 9 AM - 6 PM EST)

Response Times

• General Cookie Questions: Within 2 business days
• Cookie Preference Issues: Within 24 hours
• Data Subject Requests: Within 30 days
• Technical Cookie Problems: Within 1 business day

Thank you for taking the time to understand our cookie practices. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your privacy preferences. Your trust is important to us, and we strive to use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy choices.