What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your visit, such as viewed content, preferences, duration of the session, and accessed advertisements. Cookies managed by Whalesfy are referred to as “first-party cookies,” while those managed by third parties are “third-party cookies.”
Why Do We Use Cookies?
Cookies serve a variety of purposes to ensure functionality, security, and an enhanced user experience. Whalesfy uses cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website and services.
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Understand user engagement and improve our website.
- Analyze data to optimize our services.
Does Whalesfy Use Cookies for Marketing, Analytics, and Personalization?
Marketing
We and our partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you. If you prefer not to receive interest-based ads, you can update your preferences in the “Cookie Settings” section. Note that opting out does not reduce the number of ads you see, but the ads may be less relevant to your interests.
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our services. We use these cookies to:
- Save your preferences and reduce the need for repeated configurations.
- Understand how users reach Whalesfy and identify areas for improvement.
- Track marketing campaigns using pixel tags and other tools.
- Use third-party services like Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about website usage and trends. These services may collect data across multiple platforms.
Personalization
Preference cookies allow us to remember your settings and recognize you on subsequent visits, offering a tailored experience.
What If I Don’t Want Cookies?
You have full control over how cookies are used. You can adjust your preferences through our “Cookie Settings” or your browser settings. You can also delete existing cookies or block new ones. However, please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features and reduce the quality of your user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Whalesfy categorizes cookies as follows:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | These cookies are essential for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. They do not store personal information. |
| Performance | These cookies help us measure website performance and understand visitor behavior. Data collected is anonymous. |
| Functionality | These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization. Some services may not work if they are disabled. |
| Targeting | These cookies allow advertisers to provide ads tailored to your interests based on browsing data. |
| Social Media | Set by social platforms, these cookies allow you to share content and may track your activity across sites. |
Changes to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check the “Last updated” date to see when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Notice, please contact us at contact@whalesfy.com.