Cookie Policy for SEOShouts

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences, login details, or browsing behavior. Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until they expire or are deleted) or "session" (temporary and deleted when you close your browser).

We also use similar technologies like web beacons (small images that track interactions), pixels (embedded code for analytics), and local storage (browser-based data storage). These help us understand how users interact with our site and improve functionality.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for essential operational purposes, to improve user experience, and for analytics and marketing. Specifically:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core site features, such as navigation, secure areas, and form submissions.
• Performance and Analytics: To monitor site usage, identify issues, and optimize content based on visitor behavior.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) and provide tailored content.
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions like logging in or filling out forms.

• Examples: Session cookies for maintaining user sessions, security cookies for authentication.
• Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser).
• Managed By: Us (first-party cookies).

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These collect anonymized data on how visitors use our site, helping us improve performance and content.

• Examples: Google Analytics cookies tracking page views, bounce rates, and traffic sources.
• Duration: Up to 2 years (persistent).
• Managed By: Third parties like Google (with data processed anonymously).

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These enable personalized advertising and track ad effectiveness across sites.

• Examples: Google Ads or Facebook Pixel cookies for remarketing and conversion tracking.
• Duration: Up to 2 years (persistent).
• Managed By: Third parties like Google or Meta (with options to opt out).

Functional Cookies

These enhance site functionality by remembering your choices.

• Examples: Cookies storing your preferred language or region settings.
• Duration: Up to 1 year (persistent).
• Managed By: Us (first-party cookies).

We do not use cookies for profiling or automated decision-making without your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use for analytics, advertising, or social media integration. These include:

• Google Analytics and Google Ads: For traffic analysis and ad personalization (Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy).
• Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and retargeting (Meta's privacy policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy).
• Other Tools: Such as Hotjar for heatmaps or Mailchimp for email marketing.

These third parties may combine data from our site with information from other sources. We do not control their practices and recommend reviewing their policies.

5. Your Choices and Cookie Management

You have full control over cookies:

• Cookie Consent Banner: On your first visit, you'll see a banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences (except essential cookies).
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For instructions:
• Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
• Safari: support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
• Opt-Out Tools: Use tools like Google's opt-out (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) or the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org).
• Do Not Track (DNT): We respect DNT signals where enabled in your browser.

Note: Disabling cookies may limit site functionality, such as personalized features or analytics-driven improvements.

6. Data Security and Retention

Cookies containing personal data are handled securely per our Privacy Policy. We retain cookie data only as long as necessary:

• Essential cookies: For the session duration.
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years.
• Marketing cookies: Up to 2 years or until you withdraw consent.

Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 18. If such data is identified, it is deleted immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

For users outside India, cookie data may be transferred to our servers or third-party processors. We ensure compliance with DPDPA and GDPR through appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. Significant changes will be notified via the website or email.

10. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights regarding cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer:

SEOShouts
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Email: contact@seoshouts.com
Phone: +91 8094888157

This Cookie Policy is governed by Indian law.