Cookie policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website Dad and Beyond. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Google AdSense requirements, and the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF).

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies enable websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable you to log in, navigate the site, and access secure areas.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the Website’s performance.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (e.g., your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertising. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services, such as Google AdSense, to deliver ads on our Website. These third-party providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements.
  • Analyze ad performance.
  • Build user profiles for interest-based advertising.

For more details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Cookie Policy.

4. How We Obtain Your Consent

We comply with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) to manage your consent for cookies. When you visit our Website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner or consent management platform (CMP) that:

  • Explains the types of cookies we use.
  • Provides an option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  • Allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

You can change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link on our Website.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.

6. Data Sharing and Retention

  • Data Sharing: Information collected through cookies may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers and analytics providers, as described in this policy.
  • Retention Period: Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the data we collect about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies. The latest version will always be available on our Website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

By continuing to use our Website, you agree to this Cookie Policy.