Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve its functionality and user experience.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Session cookies for user authentication
  • Security cookies for fraud prevention
  • Load balancing session cookies

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • User behavior tracking cookies

Functionality Cookies

  • Language preference cookies
  • User customization cookies
  • Remember me cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use these services to:

  • Analyze site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Provide social media features (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
  • Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Deliver targeted advertising

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@specialedhive.com

Address: [Your Business Address]