Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 03, 2023

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Webbia LLC (“Webbia,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) when you visit or interact with our website at [saas.webbia.co] (the “Website”) and any other websites or mobile applications that link to this Policy (collectively, the “Services”). It also explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the rights and choices you have to control our use of them.

In some instances, we may use Cookies to collect personal data or information that, when combined with other information, becomes personal data. We handle such information in accordance with our [Privacy Policy/Notice].

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

1.1 Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They enable the website owner to recognize your device, store some information about your preferences or past actions, and potentially track your activity over time.

1.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party Cookies are set by us (the website owner) to collect or process information for the Company’s own purposes.
• Third-Party Cookies are set by service providers or business partners on our Website for advertising, analytics, and other functionalities. These cookies can recognize your device across other websites you visit.

1.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies expire once you close your browser and do not remain on your device thereafter.
• Persistent Cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser or restart your computer. Persistent Cookies expire after a set period, which may be determined by the third party or by us.

1.4 Similar Technologies
We also use technologies like “web beacons,” “pixels,” “JavaScript snippets,” “Flash cookies,” and “local storage objects (LSOs).” These tools function in a manner similar to Cookies by placing small files on your device or by monitoring your website activity. This Policy uses the term “Cookies” to refer generally to all these technologies.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use Cookies to provide, secure, and improve our Services. Specifically, we use Cookies for:

• Essential Operations: To enable the core features of our Website (e.g., logging in, maintaining sessions, and preventing security threats).
• Functionality and Preferences: To remember your choices (e.g., language preferences, region) and provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics and Performance: To analyze user behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral URLs) and improve our Website’s performance, functionality, and user experience.
• Advertising and Targeting: To deliver content, including advertisements, relevant to your interests on our Services or on other sites.
• Social Media Integration: To enable sharing of content on social networks and to help streamline your sign-in process with third-party platforms (if applicable).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a more detailed look at the various categories of Cookies we (and our partners) use on the Website. The specific Cookies may vary depending on which Services or sections of our Website you interact with.

3.1 Essential or Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are crucial for our Website to function. They enable you to navigate the site and use certain features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these Cookies, the Services you have requested (like shopping cart or secure account login) cannot be provided.

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  • Session Management cookies that track the user’s session, ensuring you stay logged in.
  • Security cookies that help us detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.

Because these Cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Services to you, you cannot refuse them without impacting site functionality. However, you can still block or delete them by changing your browser settings (see Section 7).

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These Cookies collect data on how users interact with our Website. For example, they may track the pages you visit most often, or if certain webpages produce an error message. The information gathered is typically aggregated and anonymous, used only to improve how the Website works.

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  • Google Analytics cookies that collect visitor behavior data (e.g., IP address, page visits).
  • Internal Analytics cookies used for load balancing or performance metrics.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality Cookies allow our Website to remember preferences or customized settings you apply. They enhance and personalize your experience but are not strictly necessary for using the Website.

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  • Remembering your region or language settings.
  • Storing user interface customizations, like font size or layout preferences.

If you disable these Cookies, some of our Services may not function properly, or you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These Cookies record your online activities to help us and third parties deliver more relevant advertisements, or to limit how many times you see a particular ad. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

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  • Google Ads tracking for click attribution and conversion measurement.
  • Facebook Pixel to measure ad conversions and build custom audiences.

These Cookies do not store personal information directly but may uniquely identify your browser or device. If you refuse or block them, you will still see ads; however, the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Social Media Cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our Website through third-party social networking sites. These Cookies may also be used for advertising purposes.

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  • Embedded “Like” or “Share” buttons from social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
  • Third-party plugins that load when you visit our Website (e.g., embedded YouTube videos or Instagram feeds).

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our Website may employ third-party services that use Cookies to carry out analytics or advertising tasks. Common third-party providers include:

• Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Pendo): Collect aggregate information about how visitors use our Website.
• Advertising Partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Facebook, LinkedIn Ads): Deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and gather ad analytics.
• Social Media Platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube): Provide social media integration and track user interactions.

When you access our Website, these third-party services may set their own Cookies in your browser. We do not control these Cookies, and you should check the privacy/cookie policies of those third parties for information about their data practices.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Depending on where you reside, our use of Cookies may require your prior consent or be justified by our legitimate interests. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. Where required, we will seek your consent prior to placing any non-essential Cookies on your device.

• EU/EEA Visitors: We will only drop non-essential Cookies on your device if you have given us explicit opt-in consent via our Cookie banner or settings tool.
• California Residents: Under CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data, which may include Cookie data.
• Other Regions: We take reasonable steps to comply with relevant Cookie and data protection regulations in your jurisdiction.

6. How Do We Use Web Beacons and Other Tracking Technologies?

6.1 Web Beacons / Pixels
Web beacons (also called “tracking pixels” or “clear GIFs”) are tiny image files or snippets of code placed on a webpage or in an email to monitor user behavior (e.g., whether an email was opened, how many times it was viewed). By using such technology, we can, for example, monitor the success of marketing campaigns or track conversions.

6.2 Local Shared Objects (Flash Cookies)
Some websites, including ours, may use “Flash Cookies” (LSOs) to store data about user preferences or to display content (like video or animation). Unlike regular Cookies, Flash Cookies are not managed by the same browser settings. You can manage Flash Cookies by visiting Adobe’s Flash Player Settings Panel.

6.3 Device Fingerprinting
In some cases, we may use device fingerprinting to identify your device by combining certain information such as your IP address, browser type, language settings, or installed plugins. This method helps us prevent fraud and maintain service security.

7. Your Choices: How to Manage or Opt Out of Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject Cookies. Here are some ways to manage your preferences:

1. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to delete and/or refuse Cookies. Each browser has a different method; consult your browser’s “Help” section for details. Please note that disabling certain Cookies may result in limited functionality or reduced access to certain parts of our Website.
2. Cookie Consent Banner: Where required by law, we provide a Cookie banner or pop-up that explains our Cookie usage and allows you to either accept, reject, or customize your Cookie settings.
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   • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
   • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
   • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
4. Flash Cookies: If you want to control Flash Cookies, you must visit Adobe’s Website Storage Settings Panel. Depending on your operating system, additional steps might be required to fully remove or block Flash Cookies.
5. Third-Party Opt-Out: Some of our third-party analytics and advertising partners offer their own opt-out mechanisms. Review each provider’s privacy policy or settings interface.

8. Retention of Cookie Data

We retain the data collected by Cookies for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The specific expiration period for each Cookie may vary; some Cookies expire automatically after you close your browser session, while others may persist for up to several months or years unless deleted manually.

9. Do Not Track (“DNT”) Signals

Some web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” signals to websites. However, no industry-standard approach to interpreting DNT signals currently exists. As a result, our Website does not respond to these signals in a standardized manner at this time. We will update this Policy if a universal standard emerges and we begin responding to DNT signals.

10. Children’s Privacy and Cookies

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or other minimum age as determined by local law). We do not knowingly place Cookies to collect personal data from children in these age groups. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under the applicable age may have provided personal data, please contact us at [Contact Email Address].

11. Security Measures

We take data security seriously and employ measures designed to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of any data collected through Cookies. While no security system is foolproof, we consistently update and test our procedures to ensure we maintain a high standard of security.

12. International Transfers of Cookie Data

Our servers may be located in countries outside of your own. Consequently, if you are located outside of the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or another country where our service providers operate. By using our Website and accepting Cookies, you acknowledge that such transfers of data outside your country of residence may occur. We adhere to standard contractual clauses or rely on other legal mechanisms to ensure data protection for such international transfers.

13. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. In certain cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed about our use of Cookies.

14. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. For instance, under the GDPR (for users in the EU/EEA) or CCPA (for users in California), you may have the right to request access, rectification, or erasure of your personal data, or object to or restrict certain processing activities. Some of these rights may apply to the data collected via Cookies. To learn more about your privacy rights, please see our main [Privacy Policy/Notice] or contact us directly.

15. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about our use of Cookies or other similar technologies, or if you would like to exercise any of your legal rights related to Cookie data, please reach out to us at:

Webbia
Email: support@webbia.co

We will do our best to respond to your inquiries and requests promptly.

Thank you for taking the time to review our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use our Website and Services, you agree to the placement of Cookies and other tracking technologies on your device as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, you should either disable Cookies in your browser settings or refrain from using our Services.

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