1. Introduction
Pulzzy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, maintain, and improve our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use these technologies, your choices, and more information.
This Cookie Policy is supplemental to our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it. By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile device, or other device when you visit a website or use an online service. These files are stored in your browser and contain information such as preferences, device information, or browsing history.
Cookies can be either:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted.
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Cookies can also be:
- First-party cookies are set and used by us.
- Third-party cookies are set and used by our partners and service providers.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Examples of essential cookies include:
- Cookies used to remember your login status
- Cookies used to remember your cookie preferences
- Cookies used for load balancing and ensuring website availability
- Cookies used for security purposes, such as preventing fraudulent activity and protecting user data
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Services. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around our Services. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Examples of performance and analytics cookies include:
- Google Analytics cookies used to collect data about how users interact with our Services
- Cookies used to measure page load times
- Cookies used to track user navigation patterns within our Services
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable our Services to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples of functionality cookies include:
- Cookies used to remember your preferences (such as language or region)
- Cookies used to remember your settings and customizations
- Cookies used to provide enhanced features (such as chat services)
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Services by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Examples of targeting and advertising cookies include:
- Cookies used to track advertising effectiveness
- Cookies used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Cookies used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
3.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by various social media services that we have added to our Services to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
Examples of social media cookies include:
- Facebook pixel for tracking conversions and providing targeted advertising
- Cookies from Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
- Cookies used to enable social sharing functionality
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we set, we also allow third parties to set cookies on our Services. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) that help us understand how users interact with our Services
- Advertising networks that help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- Social media platforms that enable you to share content and use social login features
- Content providers that provide certain features or content on our Services
- Service providers that help us operate and improve our Services
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Services and other websites. This information may be used to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, and better understand your online activity.
We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many providers, see the "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" section below.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:
5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Services, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our Services do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
To learn how to manage cookies in your web browser, please visit:
5.3 Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of many third-party ad networks, including those operated by members of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). For more information and available choices for third-party ad networks operated by NAI and DAA members, please visit their respective websites:
Opting out of these networks does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising. It means that the network you opted out of will no longer deliver ads tailored to your web preferences and usage patterns.
5.4 Mobile Device Settings
On your mobile device, you can adjust your privacy and advertising settings to limit tracking for advertising or to reset your advertising identifier. These settings are device-specific. For more information about adjusting these settings, please refer to the instructions provided by your mobile device manufacturer.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to collect information from your browser or device, including:
6.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as clear GIFs, pixel tags, or web bugs) are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, that are used to track the online movements of users or to access cookies. Unlike cookies, which are stored on the user's computer hard drive, web beacons are embedded invisibly on web pages or in emails.
6.2 Local Storage Objects
We may use local storage objects (LSOs) such as HTML5 localStorage to store content information and preferences. Various browsers may offer their own management tools for removing HTML5 LSOs.
6.3 Embedded Scripts
An embedded script is programming code that is designed to collect information about your interactions with our Services, such as the links you click on. The code is temporarily downloaded onto your device from our web server or a third-party service provider, is active only while you are connected to our Services, and is deactivated or deleted thereafter.
6.4 Device Fingerprinting
Device fingerprinting is the process of analyzing and combining attributes of your device, such as the operating system, browser version, IP address, and installed plugins, to create a "fingerprint" of your device. This can be used to track and identify your device across websites and online services.
7. Updates to This 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. We will post the revised Cookie Policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
For material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as through a notice on our website or an email to the address associated with your account.