Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website operator are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called “third-party cookies” and enable third-party features or functionality on or through the website.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and software development kits (collectively referred to in this Cookie Policy as “cookies”).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including to:

• Enable the Service to function and remain secure;
• Recognize you when you return so you do not have to log in again;
• Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language, theme);
• Understand how the Service is used so we can measure, maintain, and improve it;
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, and security issues;
• Deliver and measure the effectiveness of marketing and advertising, where applicable.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to provide you with the Service and its core features, such as authentication, session management, load balancing, and security. The Service cannot function properly without them, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

c. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregate. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Service.

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Where applicable, these cookies may be set through the Service by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, provide customer support, and so on. These third parties may include analytics providers, infrastructure providers, payment processors, and marketing platforms. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. “Session cookies” are deleted when you close your browser. “Persistent cookies” remain on your device until they expire or are deleted by you. The specific retention period for each cookie depends on its purpose.

6. Your Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Cookie banner: Where required by law, we present a cookie banner or preference center that lets you consent to or reject categories of cookies.
• Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience and the parts of the Service you can access.
• Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools such as those offered by the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Network Advertising Initiative, or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Do Not Track:Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no industry standard for responding to such signals, we currently do not respond to them.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the Service or at https://mineraldesk.com.