Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on growthcraft
What is This Cookie Policy?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how growthcraft uses cookies on our website, and how you can control them. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website.
We are committed to transparency about our data collection practices and believe you should have full control over your online experience. This policy is designed to help you understand exactly what cookies we use and why.
Understanding cookies is essential for making informed decisions about your privacy and browsing experience. This document will guide you through everything you need to know about our cookie practices.
What Are Cookies?
Understanding the fundamentals of website cookies and their role in modern web browsing
Definition & Purpose
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember your preferences, login information, and browsing behavior. They enhance user experience by personalizing content and remembering your settings.
How They Work
When you visit a website, your browser stores these files locally. Each time you return, the website can read these cookies to provide a customized experience based on your previous interactions and preferences.
Security & Privacy
Modern cookies are designed with security in mind. They cannot access other files on your device or contain malicious code. You have full control over which cookies are accepted through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating through different pages, ensuring you don't need to repeatedly log in.
- • Stored temporarily in browser memory
- • Deleted when browser is closed
- • Essential for website functionality
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period, ranging from days to years. They help remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience during future visits.
- • Remain on device for set duration
- • Remember preferences across sessions
- • Can be manually removed
Types of Cookies We Use
growthcraft uses different types of cookies to provide you with the best possible experience. Our cookie usage is carefully designed to enhance functionality while respecting your privacy.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, security features, and navigation. These cannot be disabled and do not store personal information.
Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information about page visits and usage patterns.
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and personalized content recommendations.
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns across different websites.
How We Use Cookies
Discover the specific ways cookies enhance your experience on growthcraft
Authentication
Keep you logged in securely and remember your account preferences across sessions.
Analytics
Understand how visitors use our site to improve performance and user experience.
Personalization
Customize content based on your preferences and browsing behavior.
Marketing
Deliver relevant advertisements and measure marketing campaign effectiveness.
Cookie Usage Examples
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _growthcraft_session | Maintains user session state | Session | Essential |
| _gc_analytics | Tracks website usage and performance | 2 years | Performance |
| gc_preferences | Stores user preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
| gc_marketing | Enables targeted advertising | 6 months | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
Understanding how external services integrate with our website
External Services Integration
growthcraft may use third-party services to enhance your experience and provide additional functionality. These external providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their services.
We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure they maintain high standards of data protection and privacy compliance. Each third-party service has its own cookie policy that governs their data collection practices.
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service, in addition to our own Cookie Policy.
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand website traffic patterns and user behavior.
- • Google Analytics
- • Hotjar
- • Mixpanel
Marketing Platforms
Social media and advertising platforms help us reach relevant audiences and measure campaign effectiveness.
- • Facebook Pixel
- • LinkedIn Insight
- • Google Ads
Content Management
Cloud services and CDN providers ensure fast, reliable content delivery and website performance.
- • CloudFlare
- • AWS CloudFront
- • YouTube (embedded)
Third-Party Cookie Control
You can opt out of third-party advertising cookies through industry organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
Each third-party service also provides its own opt-out mechanisms in their respective privacy settings.
Managing Your Cookies
Take control of your cookie preferences with these comprehensive management options
Cookie Consent Management
Your Rights
- Accept all cookies for full functionality
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data deletion
Browser Controls
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Configure cookie blocking levels
Cookie Settings Panel
Access our cookie management tool to customize your preferences at any time.
Data Export
Request a copy of your personal data that we collect through cookies and other means.
Delete Account
Permanently delete your account and all associated data from our systems.
Need Help Managing Cookies?
Our support team is here to help you understand and manage your cookie preferences.
Contact SupportContact Information
Have questions about our cookie policy? We're here to help
Address
Taft North, Mandurriao
Iloilo City, Philippines
Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PST (UTC+8)
Data Protection Officer
For specific questions about how we handle your personal data or cookies, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly.
We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
Privacy Contact
Updates and Changes
Staying current with our evolving cookie practices and policy updates
Policy Evolution
We regularly update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. This ensures our policy remains accurate and compliant with current regulations.
Our commitment to transparency means we'll always notify you of significant changes that may affect your rights or how we process your data.
Major updates will be prominently communicated through our website and direct notifications to registered users.
Version Control
Each policy update includes a version number and effective date. Current version: 2.1, effective since March 2024.
All previous versions remain available for reference and compliance purposes.
Legal Compliance
Our cookie policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and local data protection laws.
We monitor regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
User Notification
Significant policy changes are communicated through banner notifications, email updates, and website announcements.
Users are given adequate time to review and accept new terms.
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Contact Us
Get in touch with our team for any questions or concerns about our policies.
© 2024 growthcraft. All rights reserved. This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 15, 2024.