Policy Document

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

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Section 1

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

Section 2

How We Use Cookies

At Whats91, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Operations: To enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions
User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security

Section 3

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

Always Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

session_idSession

Maintains your session state across page requests

csrf_tokenSession

Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks

consent_status1 year

Remembers your cookie consent preferences

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

language_pref1 year

Remembers your language preference

theme_mode1 year

Stores your dark/light mode preference

sidebar_state30 days

Remembers if sidebar is expanded or collapsed

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

_ga2 years

Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users

_ga_*2 years

Google Analytics - maintains session state

_utm*6 months

Tracks campaign performance and traffic sources

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They may be set by our advertising partners.

_fbp3 months

Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions for Facebook ads

li_fat_id30 days

LinkedIn - tracks ad conversions

ads_prefs1 year

Stores your advertising preferences

Section 4

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
Google Tag Manager: For managing tracking codes and pixels
Facebook/Meta: For conversion tracking and advertising
LinkedIn: For B2B advertising and conversion tracking
Hotjar: For user behavior analysis and heatmaps

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

Section 5

Cookie Duration

The duration for which cookies are stored on your device varies:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) or until manually deleted
Security Cookies: Typically shorter duration, refreshed upon each visit

Section 6

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are the ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can access these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking by using tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice page.

Section 7

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable most cookies, please note that:

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function
Disabling functional cookies may affect your user experience
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect website functionality but will limit our ability to improve our services
Disabling marketing cookies will reduce personalized advertising but not affect core website features

Section 8

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies:

Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device for faster loading and offline functionality
Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when your browser session ends
Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior and email opens
Pixel Tags: Used in emails and web pages to track engagement and conversions

Section 9

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our team.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.