GDPR Cookie Policy

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Instabates.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the transparency of how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. These files allow a website to recognize your device, store preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the functionality of our website and enabling secure access to your account.
2. Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website performance and improve user experience.
3. Functional Cookies: Enable additional functionality, such as remembering your preferences.
4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Track browsing behavior to provide tailored advertisements.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Provide a seamless and secure browsing experience.
• Enable users to log in, manage accounts, and access services efficiently.
• Personalize content and advertisements based on user preferences.
• Analyze traffic and user behavior to enhance site performance and functionality.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not function properly. For example:

• User authentication.
• Payment processing.
• Security and fraud prevention.

Examples:

• PHPSESSID: Tracks session data to ensure consistent navigation.
• csrf_token: Protects against cross-site scripting attacks.

b. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our website, helping us optimize the experience.

Examples:

• _ga (Google Analytics): Tracks visitor data to improve website performance.
• _gid (Google Analytics): Provides session activity insights.

c. Functional Cookies

Enable advanced personalization and remember your preferences, such as language selection.

Examples:

• language_preference: Stores language preferences for future visits.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies allow us to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing history and interactions.

Examples:

• ads_preferences: Stores data on ads viewed and clicked.
• fb_pixel: Tracks activity to retarget ads on Facebook.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality and reduce your user experience.

Steps to Adjust Settings in Popular Browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party cookies from partners such as advertisers, analytics providers, and payment processors. These third parties may use cookies to provide services, analyze data, and deliver personalized content.

Examples of Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic.
• Facebook Pixel: Enhances ad targeting and reporting.
• Stripe/PayPal: Ensures secure payment processing.

Each third-party service has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage users to review these policies.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies

Under GDPR, we process cookies based on the following grounds:

• Consent: For performance, functional, and targeting cookies.
• Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies.

Upon your first visit, we display a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time.

7. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended purposes. Retention periods for specific cookies vary depending on their type and functionality.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access the data collected via cookies.
• Request rectification or erasure of your data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

For assistance, please contact us at hello @ instabates.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. Please review this page regularly for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at: Email: hello @ instabates.com

 

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.