Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies include web beacons (small graphic images that track page visits), pixel tags, and local storage, we use the term 'cookies' in this policy to refer to all such technologies collectively.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, completing a purchase form, or adjusting privacy preferences. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are visited most, where visitors come from, and how long they stay. This data is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies help us improve our website and measure the effectiveness of our content.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as your region, language, or whether you have previously dismissed a banner, and allow us to personalise your experience. Disabling these cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

With your consent, we use cookies from advertising platforms (including Google Ads and Meta Pixel) to show you relevant advertisements on other websites and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across sites.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

• Google Analytics, website traffic analysis (privacy.google.com)
• Google Ads, conversion tracking and remarketing (policies.google.com)
• Meta Pixel, Facebook and Instagram advertising (facebook.com/policy)
• Stripe, secure payment processing (stripe.com/privacy)
• Intercom, customer support chat (intercom.com/legal/privacy)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

• Cookie banner: Use the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit to accept, decline, or customise cookie categories.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Doing so may affect the functionality of our website.
• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
• Advertising opt-out: Visit YourAdChoices (optout.aboutads.info) or the NAI opt-out tool (networkadvertising.org/choices) to opt out of interest-based advertising.

Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core website functions.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you may use the cookie preference tools described above to control tracking.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at privacy@spinespublishingusa.com.