Last updated: June 15, 2023 | Effective date: June 15, 2023
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage the cookie settings.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.
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 and to provide information to website owners. Cookies typically contain anonymous information such as a unique identifier, the site name, and some numbers and characters. They cannot be used to identify you personally and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. Cookies may be set by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other websites who run content on the page you're viewing ("third-party cookies").
We use cookies for several purposes: to enable certain functions of our website, to provide analytics, to store your preferences, to enable advertisements delivery including behavioral advertising. The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described in detail below. We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Our use of cookies is primarily to improve the user experience on our website by remembering your preferences and to help us understand how visitors engage with our website.
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work properly without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Examples include cookies that maintain your session when logged in, remember items in your shopping cart, or allow you to access secure areas of the website. Essential cookies are typically first-party cookies and are not used for tracking purposes.
Performance cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us 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. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. These cookies may be set by our analytics providers and advertising partners. They help us understand how effective our content is, what interests our users have, and how users navigate our website so we can improve our service.
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. These cookies remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a functional cookie can be used to remember the volume level you prefer for video playback. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Targeting cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. advertising partners) may also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and to personalize the advertising content you see. These cookies do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Targeting cookies track your browsing habits to enable the website to serve you with advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are used to deliver more relevant ads to you and your interests.
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, and they can only be read by that site. We use first-party cookies to remember your preferences, to understand how you interact with our website, and to help us optimize the website's performance. Examples include cookies that store your login information, language preferences, or items in your shopping cart. First-party cookies are generally considered less concerning from a privacy perspective as they're directly controlled by the website owner rather than a third party. However, you still have control over these cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool.
Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you're currently visiting, usually by partners like advertising networks and service providers. These cookies are primarily used for tracking users across websites and by advertisers to serve targeted ads. Examples include cookies set by Google Analytics for analytics purposes or Facebook for targeted advertising. Third-party cookies help website owners understand how visitors use their site, improve their services, and serve ads relevant to your interests. Many third-party cookies fall into the category of tracking cookies and are subject to specific regulations like GDPR in the EU.
Persistent cookies remain on a user's device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the website that created that particular cookie. Persistent cookies are used for a variety of purposes including remembering your preferences and choices when using our site (such as your login information, language preference, or region). These cookies ensure an efficient and personalized experience when you return to our website. The lifespan of persistent cookies varies—some expire after a few days while others may remain on your device for several years unless manually deleted.
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your login session or to temporarily remember choices you've made while browsing the site. Session cookies do not collect information from your computer and don't store any personally identifiable information. These cookies are essential for many website features to work properly, such as secure logins or online shopping baskets. Session cookies are less concerning from a privacy perspective as they are automatically deleted when you end your browsing session. Without session cookies, many website functions would break.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. We use this information to evaluate use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. For detailed information about how to manage cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's official documentation. Our cookie consent tool allows you to customize your cookie preferences for our site specifically. You can change these settings at any time through our cookie preferences page or by clearing your browser's cookies.
The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying lifespans from minutes to several years, depending on their purpose. Our essential session cookies typically expire after 30 minutes of inactivity to protect your security. Our analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years to help us understand long-term trends. Advertising cookies are typically set to expire after 1 year but may be refreshed when you visit new pages. You can remove persistent cookies by deleting your browser's cookie cache. The expiration date is set by the website when the cookie is created.
When you first visit our website, you'll see our cookie consent banner which explains how we use cookies and asks for your consent to set certain types of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Our system will remember your choices for 30 days, after which we'll ask for your consent again. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. Certain essential cookies will always be active as they're required for basic website functionality. Your consent is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we provide clear information about our use of cookies and obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, and the right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal data. Our cookie consent management solution helps automate GDPR compliance by recording user consent preferences and providing audit trails. For EU residents, we do not load any non-essential cookies before obtaining explicit consent. We also honor "Do Not Track" signals in browsers that support this feature, though this doesn't necessarily prevent all tracking.
For California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we provide notice at collection about the categories of personal information collected through cookies and tracking technologies. The CCPA provides California residents with the right to opt-out of the "sale" of their personal information, which may include certain uses of cookies for personalized advertising. Our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link allows California residents to opt-out of tracking by advertising cookies. We do not discriminate against users who exercise their CCPA rights. We disclose in our Privacy Policy the categories of third parties with whom we share cookie data and the purposes of sharing.
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for you to navigate the website and use its features. These cookies allow the website to remember your actions as you move between pages (like maintaining items in your shopping cart) or during a single visit (like maintaining a logged-in session). These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically session-based. Without these cookies, the services you've asked for cannot be provided, and some parts of the website will not function properly. Examples include authentication cookies, load-balancing cookies, and security cookies. While you can disable these cookies through browser settings, doing so may significantly affect website functionality.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of cookies we use. Secure cookies (transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections) are used for sensitive operations like authentication. We utilize SameSite cookie attributes to help prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. For cookies that store sensitive information like session tokens, we set HTTP-only flags to prevent client-side script access. Our cookies use secure and HttpOnly flags where appropriate, and we implement proper cookie scope restrictions. We also regularly audit our cookie usage to identify and eliminate any unnecessary or excessive cookies.
We categorize cookies based on their function and purpose to help you understand and manage your preferences: Strictly Necessary (essential for website operation), Performance (help us understand how visitors interact with our site), Functional (enhance your experience by remembering preferences), and Targeting (used by advertising networks to deliver relevant ads). Each category of cookies serves different purposes and has different privacy implications. Our cookie consent tool allows you to enable or disable each category individually. Disabling certain categories may affect different aspects of your website experience, from functionality to personalization and content relevance.
Social media cookies are set by social media platforms when you interact with social media widgets or buttons on our website. These cookies may track your browsing habits even when you don't interact with the widget. Social media cookies enable you to share content with your networks ("share" buttons), help implement social media functionality (like comment sections), or facilitate social media advertising. Examples include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn cookies. These cookies may be used to track your visits to other websites and build a profile of your interests, which may impact the content and messages you see on other sites.
Unlike regular browser cookies, Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects or LSOs) are data files that can be stored on your computer by websites that use Adobe Flash. Flash cookies can hold more data than regular cookies and aren't managed through your browser in the same way. They can survive browser cookie deletion and can be used to recreate deleted browser cookies. Our website does not currently use Flash cookies, as Flash technology is being phased out across the web. If we ever implement Flash cookies in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate controls. To manage Flash cookies, you would need to adjust your Adobe Flash Player settings.
Zombie cookies are cookies that are automatically recreated after a user has deleted them, typically using various storage mechanisms like Flash cookies, HTML5 storage, and other client-side storage options. These types of cookies are controversial as they circumvent user expectations about cookie deletion. Our website does not use zombie cookies or any mechanisms to recreate deleted cookies without user consent. We believe in transparent cookie practices and respecting user privacy choices. All cookies we set respect user deletion requests through standard browser controls. We regularly audit our cookie practices to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable privacy laws.
Some third parties may have access to cookies set by our website for legitimate purposes. This includes our analytics providers (like Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media platforms who may set cookies through our site. These third parties are contractually obligated to use the cookie data only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with applicable laws. We disclose in our Privacy Policy which categories of third parties might access cookie data. We do not sell cookie data to third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent. Some third-party services may collect information independently from our cookies through their own embedded content.
In addition to our cookie consent tool, several industry initiatives offer ways to control certain types of cookies: The Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page helps users opt-out of interest-based advertising; the Network Advertising Initiative provides an opt-out tool for NAI member companies; and Google offers an Ads Settings page to control Google's personalized ads. For analytics cookies, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. These opt-out mechanisms typically work by placing an "opt-out cookie" on your device that tells the respective service not to track your activity. However, opting out may limit your ability to use certain features of our website or other sites that rely on cookies for functionality.
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your choices regarding cookies. If we make significant changes to this policy, we may provide additional notice (such as a prominent notice on our website or via email) to ensure you are aware of the changes.
We provide cookie consent management tools that allow you to customize your cookie preferences. You can access these tools through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. The tools allow you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences for specific categories of cookies. You can also revisit your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This ensures that you have control over your cookie consent and can make informed choices about your privacy.
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website. These technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. Web beacons are small graphic files that allow us to monitor the behavior of users visiting our site. Pixel tags are used to track user engagement with our emails and advertisements. Local storage allows us to store data on your device for faster access in the future. These technologies work in conjunction with cookies to enhance your experience and provide us with valuable insights into user behavior.
If you access our website from a mobile device, you can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings. Most mobile devices allow you to control cookies through the browser settings or the device's privacy settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, clear your browsing history, and manage your privacy settings. Please refer to your device's user manual for specific instructions on how to manage cookies on your mobile device. Our cookie consent management tools are also accessible from mobile devices, allowing you to customize your preferences easily.
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and to help enforce our privacy policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through our website. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us at the following address: DrizzleRoot, 690 E 14th St, New York, NY 10009. You can also reach us by phone at (866) 711-2243 or via email at info@drizzleroot.com. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and ensuring your privacy preferences are respected.
Our Cookies Policy is applicable to users worldwide. However, the specific laws and regulations regarding cookies may vary by country. We strive to comply with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that have their own cookie policies. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie practices. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit to understand how they use cookies and how you can manage your preferences. Our Cookies Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not liable for any information collected by those sites.
We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. These partners may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not have access to or control over the cookies used by these advertising partners. However, we require our advertising partners to comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding cookies and user privacy. You can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
We use analytics providers to help us understand how users interact with our website. These providers may set cookies to collect information about your usage patterns, such as the pages you visit and the time spent on our site. We use this information to improve our website and enhance user experience. Our analytics providers are contractually obligated to use the data collected only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. You can opt-out of analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or similar tools provided by other analytics services.
If you subscribe to our email marketing, we may use cookies to track your interactions with our emails. This includes whether you opened an email, clicked on links, or made a purchase after receiving an email. This information helps us improve our email marketing campaigns and tailor our content to better meet your interests. You can manage your email preferences and unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the emails we send you.
If you use our mobile applications, we may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Mobile apps may use cookies to remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and provide personalized content. The cookie practices for our mobile apps may differ from those on our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy and cookie policy specific to our mobile applications for more information on how we use cookies in that context.
If you participate in user-generated content features on our website, such as comments or forums, cookies may be used to remember your login information and preferences. These cookies help enhance your experience by allowing you to easily access your account and participate in discussions. We encourage you to be mindful of the information you share in these public areas, as it may be visible to other users. Our cookie practices apply to the data collected through these features, and we strive to protect your privacy.
We may use cookies to track responses to surveys and feedback forms on our website. This helps us analyze user feedback and improve our services. Cookies may be used to remember your responses and preferences for future surveys. Participation in surveys is voluntary, and you can choose whether or not to provide your feedback. We appreciate your input, as it helps us enhance our offerings and better serve our users.
We use cookies as part of our security measures to protect our website and users. Security cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity, maintain the integrity of user sessions, and protect sensitive information. These cookies are essential for maintaining a secure environment for our users. We regularly review our security practices to ensure that we are using cookies effectively to safeguard your data and privacy.
Understanding our cookie practices is essential for making informed choices about your privacy. We are committed to transparency and providing you with the information you need to manage your cookie preferences effectively. If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your privacy is important to us, and we appreciate your trust in DrizzleRoot.
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