Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These files may be stored in a dedicated location on the user’s device and can be retrieved by the websites that set them, to recognize the user’s device at later visits. Cookies were designed to enable the recognition of some state pertaining to the user, which can be employed for duration remembering, for example, which items a user has put into their shopping cart in an online store. A single website may set multiple cookies with different purposes and lifetimes.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website “Fraud Prevention Counseling” uses various types of cookies to ensure the best experience for our users:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and are used to facilitate user navigation and access to secure areas of the site. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to protected areas.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use these cookies to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have previously made, so they will automatically be applied next time you use the site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver advertisements tailored to you based on what parts of the website you have visited or what you have purchased.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If users wish to control, manage, or delete cookies, they can do so through their browser’s settings. For more detailed information about managing cookies, including how to disable or delete them, please visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
We also use third-party cookies to help us understand how our site is used and to enable us to improve our services and offerings. These third-party service providers may collect information about your behavior on our website and other websites to deliver targeted advertisements or additional functionality. For more information about these specific cookies and how we safeguard your privacy, please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties.
Consent and Control
We respect users’ privacy and require consent to use most cookies. Your continued use of our website constitutes consent to our use of cookies as described herein. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Preferences” link available on our website. This will open a cookie consent notice where you can see all the categories of cookies we use and change your preferences accordingly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Our data protection officer will address your inquiry promptly.
GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR Compliance
Our cookie policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (as amended by the ePrivacy Regulation when it comes into force), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK GDPR. We regularly review our cookies and update this policy accordingly to maintain compliance with these regulations.
Please note that the specifics of cookie regulation can change, and we advise users to review this policy regularly to ensure they are up-to-date with how we use cookies on our website.