Effective Date: September 20, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Parentable (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and mobile application (“Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies help us improve your experience on Parentable by remembering information like your login details and personalized preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Services:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to log in, navigate the site, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of our Services may not function properly.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Services, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve the performance of our website.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember your choices and preferences (such as language settings or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
- Remember your login status and preferences;
- Improve the performance and security of our website;
- Analyze user behavior and improve our Services;
- Serve relevant ads tailored to your interests;
- Provide social media features and enable sharing via social media platforms.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may use cookies in connection with their own services and data collection.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies from service providers like Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may collect information about your use of the Services and other websites to serve targeted advertisements to you on our behalf.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about their cookie practices.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly.
5.2 Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can use the following links:
5.3 Cookie Consent Tools
You may encounter a cookie consent banner on our Services, which allows you to accept or decline certain types of cookies.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. While we respect your privacy, our Services do not currently respond to DNT signals due to the lack of an industry-standard approach.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
This Cookie Policy is designed to explain how cookies are used on Parentable’s platform and to offer users options for managing their cookie preferences.