Cookies Policy | Categoryspecial

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This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Categoryspecial ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, and how you can control them. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we handle your personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser. Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party cookies," which are set by the website you are visiting, and "third-party cookies," which are set by a party other than the website you are visiting.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes on our website. The specific types of cookies we use and the purposes they serve include:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these cookies by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions. Essential cookies we use include:

Session management cookies that keep you logged in during your visit
Security cookies that help protect against fraudulent activity
Load balancing cookies that ensure the website performs optimally
User preference cookies that remember your consent choices

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us measure and improve the performance of our site. Information collected includes:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Links clicked and navigation paths through the site
Error messages encountered
Page load times and technical performance metrics
Visitor demographics and geographic location (anonymized)

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable 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, some or all of these services may not function properly. Functionality cookies help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Remember your login details for return visits
Customize content based on your previous activity
Provide location-specific content when relevant
Remember items in your shopping cart

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies:

Track your browsing activity across different websites
Build a profile of your interests based on browsing behavior
Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Help deliver advertisements relevant to your interests

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website:

Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as clear GIFs, pixel tags, or web bugs) are small transparent graphic images placed on web pages or in emails that allow us to monitor the behavior of users visiting our website or receiving our emails. Web beacons help us understand how users engage with our content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Local Storage

Local storage technologies, such as HTML5 local storage, allow websites to store data in your browser that persists even after you close your browser or turn off your computer. We may use local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our website.

Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but only stores data for the duration of your browsing session. When you close your browser, session storage data is automatically deleted. We use session storage to provide functionality during your active visit to our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties acting on our behalf or providing services to us. These third parties may include:

Analytics providers that help us understand website usage
Advertising networks that deliver relevant advertisements
Social media platforms that enable content sharing
Payment processors that facilitate secure transactions
Customer support tools that help us assist you

We do not control the placement or use of third-party cookies. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they may use any information collected through cookies.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

Browser Settings

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

Accept all cookies
Notify you when a cookie is set
Block all cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your experience may be diminished.

Opt-Out Links

Some third-party advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms that allow you to limit the collection and use of your information for advertising purposes. You may be able to opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out programs.

Cookie Duration

The duration of cookies on your device varies depending on the type of cookie:

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, ranging from a few days to several years
The specific expiration period depends on the purpose of the cookie and regulatory requirements

Updates to This Policy

We may update this 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 update 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 related technologies.

Contact Us

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

Categoryspecial
425 W 4th St, Ste 105, Loveland, CO 80537, USA
Phone: +1 (970) 667-3419
Email: helpdesk@categoryspecial.world