Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Pathfindsofticz. This document explains the types of cookies and similar technologies that we utilize on our e-commerce platform, their purposes, and the control mechanisms you have as a user regarding their use in compliance with privacy law standards applicable in the United States.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by your web browser when you visit websites. They are widely used to ensure the efficient functioning of websites, recognizing you on subsequent visits, and providing data to website owners for smooth navigation, customization of content, and collecting statistics.
2. How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are vital for the basic operation of our e-commerce site, allowing for actions such as shopping cart functionality and secure login.
- Performance Cookies: We use these to analyze how our visitors use the website and monitor website performance to improve our online service.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable us to offer you enhanced services, like personalized account settings.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to tailor content and marketing communications to your interests, often in collaboration with third-party partners.
3. Legal Basis for Cookies
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant U.S. privacy regulations, we handle your data transparently, ensuring your right to opt-out of unnecessary cookies. Note that certain cookies are necessary for the website’s operation—disabling them may hinder website functionality.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We collaborate with third-party service providers for advertising and analytics, which may place cookies on your device. These third parties may gather personal data relating to your online activities over time and across different websites, subject to their privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. For further details, check the 'Help' section of your browser or visit the allaboutcookies.org website for comprehensive guidance. Please be aware that disabling cookies may impact the usability of certain website features.
6. Data Retention and Security
We store cookie-related data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to request access to your data collected via cookies, seek amendments, or ask for deletion under applicable law mandates. Please contact us through the provided channels in our privacy policy to exercise these rights.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any moment to reflect adjustments in technology, legal or regulatory frameworks, or business practices. Amendments will become effective upon being posted, with the last update date at the top of this policy.