1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CrawStickers uses cookies and similar technologies on the website. CrawStickers is a Stocks Financial Blog that operates as an informational resource only. Cookies are used to support website functionality, maintain preferences, and understand aggregated usage patterns. This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how information is processed.
Cookies may collect information that is considered personal information under certain U.S. state privacy laws when it can reasonably be linked to an individual or device. CrawStickers uses cookies in a limited and transparent manner consistent with data minimization principles.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information over time. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting or by third parties providing services to that website.
Cookies can be classified by duration and purpose. Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a defined period unless removed earlier.
3. Types of Cookies Used
CrawStickers may use the following categories of cookies.
3.1 Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly. These cookies support core features such as page navigation, load balancing, security controls, and error management. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not operate as intended.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or display settings. These cookies help provide a consistent experience but are not essential for basic site operation.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. This may include pages viewed, navigation paths, and time spent on pages. CrawStickers uses analytics data in an aggregated manner to understand general usage trends and improve website structure. Analytics processes are designed to avoid direct identification of individuals.
3.4 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies, if used, support functions such as measuring ad delivery or limiting repeated exposure to the same content. CrawStickers does not use targeted advertising as defined under applicable U.S. state privacy laws. Advertising cookies are managed in accordance with user consent preferences.
4. Purposes of Cookie Use
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
4.1 Website Operation
To ensure reliable delivery of website content, maintain session stability, and support security features.
4.2 Preference Management
To store user preferences and reduce the need to re-enter settings on subsequent visits.
4.3 Measurement and Improvement
To analyze aggregated usage data that helps improve navigation clarity and page structure without producing individualized profiles.
5. Cookie Retention
Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose.
5.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, which can range from days to months. These cookies allow preferences to be remembered across visits.
You may remove cookies at any time through your browser settings.
6. Consent and Cookie Management
Where required by law, CrawStickers provides a cookie consent mechanism.
6.1 Cookie Banner
The cookie banner:
Presents cookie categories clearly
Does not use preselected checkboxes for non-necessary cookies
Allows users to accept or decline cookie categories
6.2 Preference Storage
Your cookie preferences are stored to ensure they are respected on future visits, subject to cookie deletion or browser settings.
7. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways.
7.1 Website Controls
If available, a cookie preference link allows you to update or change your selections at any time.
7.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to:
Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set rules for specific websites
Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Cookies and Personal Information
Under some U.S. state privacy laws, cookie data may be considered personal information when it can be reasonably linked to a person or device. CrawStickers treats such information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
The website does not sell or share personal information and does not use targeted advertising as defined under applicable U.S. state privacy laws.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers that support website hosting, security, or analytics. These providers process information only to provide services to CrawStickers and are subject to contractual limitations consistent with this policy.
CrawStickers does not authorize third parties to use cookie data for their independent commercial purposes.
10. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are applied to protect information collected through cookies. While safeguards are in place, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
11. Children’s Use of Cookies
The website is not directed to children under the age of 16. Cookies are not knowingly used to collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in cookie usage or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
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