PACT Protocol
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Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized services.

Last updated: January 15, 2025
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Understanding Our Cookie Usage

We believe in transparency about how we collect and use data to provide you with the best possible experience.

What Are Cookies

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our services.

Similar Technologies

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our website and services.

Purpose

These technologies help us understand user behavior, improve our services, provide personalized experiences, and ensure the security and functionality of our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us optimize our website performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They remember that you have visited our website and help us understand your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Authentication

We use cookies to keep you logged in to your account and maintain your session security. This ensures you don't have to re-enter your credentials on every page.

Preferences

Cookies help us remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection, theme preferences, and dashboard configurations.

Analytics

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.

Security

Security cookies help us detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, and protect your account from unauthorized access.

Third-Party Cookies

Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. These services may set their own cookies to collect data about your browsing behavior.

Support Services

We may use third-party services for customer support, chat functionality, and help desk services, which may set cookies to provide their services effectively.

Content Delivery

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) and other third-party services to improve website performance, which may set cookies for optimization purposes.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner.

Opt-Out Options

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly through the respective service providers or use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

Cookie Retention

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They're used for remembering your preferences and providing personalized experiences.

Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods, ranging from session-only to up to 2 years, depending on their purpose and legal requirements.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here are the ways you can manage your preferences:

Browser Settings

Configure cookie preferences directly in your browser settings

Consent Banner

Use our cookie consent banner to customize your preferences

Third-Party Opt-Out

Opt out of third-party cookies through provider websites

Account Settings

Manage preferences through your PACT Protocol account

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie policy or need help managing your preferences, we're here to assist you.