At Shaostoul.com and Project Universe, we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit our website. They are used to remember your preferences and actions over a period of time.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language and region settings, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analyze Website Traffic: We use cookies to collect information about how you interact with our website, helping us improve its performance and functionality.
- Security and Authentication: Cookies are used to ensure the security of our website and to authenticate users, keeping your data safe.
- Marketing and Advertising: Cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. 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 in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. They help us improve the way our website works and ensure a better user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertisements or to limit the number of times you see an ad. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from service providers such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and others to help us understand how you use our website and to serve you relevant advertisements. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. The following links provide information on how to adjust the cookie settings for popular browsers:
- Opt-Out Links: (WIP NOTICE: This may not function properly.) You can opt out of certain third-party cookies used for interest-based advertising by visiting the following links:
- Cookie Management Tools: There are various online tools available to manage cookies and tracking technologies.
6. 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. Any changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [contact@shaostoul.com].
Thank you for using Shaostoul.com and Project Universe. We are committed to providing a transparent and user-friendly experience while protecting your privacy.