Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

At Upvote, we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services, as well as to provide you with a better user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences during your visit
• Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic across servers

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring cookies to identify and fix technical issues
• Error tracking cookies to monitor and resolve website problems
• Conversion tracking cookies to measure marketing campaign effectiveness

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language preference cookies to display content in your preferred language
• Theme preference cookies to remember your visual preferences
• Form auto-fill cookies to save your input for future use
• Social media integration cookies for sharing and login features

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads based on your interests
• Conversion tracking cookies to measure ad campaign success
• Social media advertising cookies for platform-specific campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on our website:

• Analytics & Marketing: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
• Customer Support: Live chat service cookies and help desk integration
• Payment Processors: Secure payment gateway cookies

4. How Long Cookies Last

4.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually:

• Essential cookies: Duration of your session
• Analytics cookies: 1-2 years
• Marketing cookies: 90 days to 1 year
• Preference cookies: 1 year

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

5.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific types of cookies through your browser settings or service provider opt-out mechanisms.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• Security features may be limited

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us at hello@upvote.net.