Cookie Policy

Last updated on: May 9 2024

This page describes what cookies are, how the Cuddle Finds uses them and why we sometimes need to store them on your computer. It also covers how you can prevent cookies from being saved to your computer, however, this may affect certain elements of the site’s functionality. 

What are cookies and why do we use them?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer to improve the way you use the Cuddle Finds website. Cookies collect information such as what you looked at, whether the page you requested was successful or not, and which browser you used to view the pages. 

The information collected through cookies is used for personalization and statistical purposes as it helps us understand which areas of our site are of particular interest to our customers and allows us to personalize your experience.

We use cookies to recognize repeat users, facilitate your on-going access to and use of our websites and to allow us to track your usage behavior and compile aggregated data that will allow us to improve the functionality of our websites and content.

The information the Cuddle Finds collects from cookies enables us to:

1. tailor our websites to your personal needs;

2. remember the notifications that you have been shown, so that you are not shown them again;

3. help us link your browsing information to you and your personal information, for example, when you choose to register for a service; and

4. make improvements and updates to our websites based on the way you want to use them.

Note that the type of information collected by cookies is not used to personally identify you.

What kind of cookies do we use?

We use the following categories of cookies:

Category 1: Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies enable you to use our websites and all its features, such as maintaining an anonymous session while visiting the website and enabling access to secure areas of our websites. Without these cookies you may not be able to use all the features of our websites.

Category 2: Performance or Analytic Cookies

Performance cookies in conjunction with Google Analytics collect information about how you use our websites so we can maintain availability and continuously improve performance. For example, they collect information on which pages you visit most often and any error messages you may get i.e. the overall user experience. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous. They do not collect any information that can identify you personally.

Category 3: Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies enable us to provide you with a more personalized experience. They help us to remember data, such as your username and language preference, to save you having to enter them again the next time you visit. The information these cookies collect is anonymous. They cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Category 4: Targeting or Advertising Cookies

Our service providers may use advertising cookies to deliver ads that we believe are relevant to you and your interests. For example, we may use targeting or advertising cookies to customize the advertising and content you receive on our websites, to limit the number of times you see the same advertisement on our websites and to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Category 5: Third-Party Cookies

 We also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways.  For these to work the social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes.  Any data collected with these tags will be used in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy and with the social network's privacy policies. Our websites will not collect or store any personally identifiable information from the user.

How can you manage your cookie settings?

Most browsers accept cookies automatically, however, you can change your browser’s settings to prevent this. To ensure you get the best possible experience when visiting our websites, we recommend that you accept cookies. However, you can opt-out of each cookie category (except strictly necessary cookies) by clicking on the “cookie settings” button or disable cookies in your web browser.

To learn about how to control cookies, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-control-cookies/. 

To learn about how to remove cookies, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-delete-cookies/. 

Cookies may, however, be necessary to provide you with certain features available on our website. If you disable such cookies, you may not be able to use some website features and your access to our website may be limited.

Security of Cookies

Cookies do not act maliciously on computer systems. They cannot be used to spread malware or viruses nor access your hard drive. This does not mean that cookies are not relevant to your privacy and anonymity on the Internet.

How long are those cookies alive?

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To keep your choices, cookies are stored on your device for up to 2 years since your last visit except for few occasions we need to keep longer like a lawsuit and etc.