This Cookie Policy explains how imaginateonline.com ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at imaginateonline.com.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
We also use other similar tracking technologies, such as web beacons (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs"), which are tiny graphics that may be used on our website or in our emails to help us understand user behavior.
2. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies for several reasons, which are broadly categorized as follows:
Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are required for the basic functions of our website, such as navigating pages, accessing secure areas, and processing your requests. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they are typically set in response to your actions.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Functionality Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or your login details. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
3. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE? Cookie Name - Provider - Type - Purpose - Duration
session_id - Imaginate Publishing - Essential - Maintains your user session and security while you are logged in. The session
cookie_consent - Imaginate Publishing - Essential - Remembers your cookie consent preferences. 1 Year
_ga - Google Analytics - Performance - Used to distinguish unique users. 2 Years
_gid - Google Analytics - Performance - Used to distinguish unique users. 24 Hours
_gat - Google Analytics - Performance - Used to throttle request rate. 1 Minute
4. HOW CAN YOU CONTROL COOKIES?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please be aware that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Consent Management: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to consent to or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link, which is typically found in the website footer or within the cookie banner.
Industry Opt-Out Tools: You can also opt out of tracking for advertising purposes by visiting:
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://optout.networkadvertising.org
5. THIRD PARTY COOKIE
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g., embedded videos from YouTube, social sharing buttons). We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies, so we suggest you check the respective third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
6. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@imaginateonline.com
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