Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how AutoSsPoll ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website autosspoll.com ("the Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

2.1 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

By Lifespan:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted

By Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by AutoSsPoll
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website functionality:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and security features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 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 performance and user experience.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's Analytics Help Center.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These services may place cookies to enable their functionality and track your interactions.

4.3 Email Marketing

We use email marketing services that may place cookies to track the effectiveness of our email campaigns and understand user engagement.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

Browser Cookie Management Links:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out Tool
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out Tool

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies may result in:

• Inability to submit contact forms
• Loss of user preferences
• Reduced website security
• Impaired website functionality

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding how users interact with our site
• Limit our ability to improve website performance
• Reduce our capacity to optimize user experience

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

• Result in less relevant advertisements
• Prevent tracking of marketing campaign effectiveness
• Limit personalized content delivery

7. Similar Technologies

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

7.1 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally within your browser, providing faster loading times and enhanced functionality.

7.2 Web Beacons

Small transparent image files that help us understand user behavior and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

7.3 Pixels

Tracking pixels from social media platforms and advertising networks help us measure campaign performance and retarget visitors.

8. Mobile Applications

While we currently operate primarily through our website, any future mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies. These would be covered by separate privacy policies and terms of service specific to the mobile application.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through our website or email if changes are significant
• Provide clear information about what has changed

10. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• The right to information about cookies we use
• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• The right to object to certain types of tracking
• The right to access data collected through cookies

11. Contact Us

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