Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
At Impact Words Hub, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. Our use of cookies helps us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your login status. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| security_token | Website security | 24 hours |
| user_preferences | Stores user settings | 30 days |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages from web pages. This helps us improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website 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.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
| newsletter_subscription | Tracks newsletter signup status | 1 year |
| course_progress | Stores learning progress | 6 months |
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fb_pixel | Facebook advertising tracking | 90 days |
| google_ads | Google Ads conversion tracking | 30 days |
| retargeting_id | Behavioral advertising | 180 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Social Media Platforms
Our website may include social media features, such as Facebook "Like" buttons and Twitter "Tweet" buttons. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.
Payment Processors
When you make a purchase, our payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal) may set cookies to process your transaction securely and remember your preferences for future purchases.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Delete cookies that have already been set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred setting.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Choose your preferred setting.
Safari
Go to Preferences > Privacy. Choose your preferred setting.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Choose your preferred setting.
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Inability to remember your login status
- Loss of personalized content and recommendations
- Reduced website functionality
- Inability to save preferences and settings
- Potential security vulnerabilities
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Contacting us directly
Updates to This Cookie 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 notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Impact Words Hub
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (234) 567-890
Address: 123 Public Speaking Way, Communication City, CC 12345
Website: https://impactwordshub.com
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
- Other applicable privacy and data protection laws
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data collection practices. If you have concerns about our cookie usage, please don't hesitate to contact us.