At PolashAds.com ("we", "us", "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to providing transparency regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By continuing to use our website and services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you may modify your cookie settings or discontinue use of our site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. Cookies help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized user experience.
There are different types of cookies, including:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. These cookies are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These cookies are used to remember your preferences between sessions.
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting (in this case, PolashAds.com).
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third parties, such as advertisers or analytics providers, that are used to track your activities across different websites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- To Enhance User Experience: Cookies allow us to provide a more personalized experience by remembering your preferences, settings, and login information.
- To Analyze Website Traffic: We use cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with the website. This helps us improve functionality, navigation, and overall user experience.
- To Provide Targeted Advertising: Cookies are used to track your browsing behavior and show relevant ads, both on our site and on third-party websites.
- To Enable Affiliate Tracking: As an affiliate marketplace, we use cookies to track affiliate links and ensure proper attribution of commissions for successful referrals or sales.
- To Ensure Website Security: Cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the integrity of our services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here are some of the cookies used on PolashAds.com:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that allow you to navigate the site, log into secure areas, or complete transactions.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security-related cookies
B. Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They collect anonymous data that is used for analytical purposes to improve our site’s performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Hotjar cookies (or similar tools)
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region selection) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Language or region preference cookies
- Remembering login details or user settings
D. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
We use these cookies to deliver targeted ads to you, both on PolashAds.com and across other websites you visit. These cookies track your browsing activity and help advertisers serve ads relevant to your interests.
Examples:
- Google AdSense cookies
- Facebook Pixel cookies
- Affiliate tracking cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers (such as analytics, advertising, and social media platforms) to set cookies on your device while you use PolashAds.com. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
For example, if you click on an ad or use social media sharing features, third-party services like Google, Facebook, or Twitter may use cookies to track your activities.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or control cookies in several ways:
A. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, notify you when a cookie is set, or delete cookies from your device. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the site.
Each browser is different, so please check your browser’s settings to learn how to manage your cookies. For more detailed information on how to disable cookies on popular browsers, you can visit the following links:
B. Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the following websites:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
These tools will allow you to control the collection of your information for advertising purposes across different platforms.
C. Consent Management Platforms
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with similar laws, you may have access to a consent management platform (CMP) that allows you to control your cookie preferences on PolashAds.com. This platform will provide you with an easy way to accept or reject certain types of cookies, including marketing and analytics cookies.
6. Cookie Retention Period
Cookies used by PolashAds.com may be stored for varying periods, depending on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies are deleted after you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies are stored on your device for a period specified in the cookie's settings, ranging from a few hours to several months.
You can delete cookies from your browser at any time, but please note that this may affect your experience on the Site.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
