Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2024 | Effective Date: October 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how TinDev Studios, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. Understanding what cookies we use helps you make informed choices about your privacy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, maintaining your session, and tracking your behavior for analytics and marketing purposes.
Similar technologies include:
Web Beacons: Small invisible images used to track page visits and user activity
Pixels: Similar to beacons, used to track conversions and user interactions
Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device for enhanced functionality
Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and secure access to restricted areas.
Examples: Session ID, CSRF tokens, authentication tokens
Consent Required: No
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience. They collect information about page visits, time spent, and interaction patterns.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar tracking
Consent Required: Yes (when not essential for functionality)
Duration: 6-24 months depending on provider
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience. They allow us to personalize content and features based on your needs.
Examples: Theme preference (dark/light), language selection, form data
Consent Required: Yes (in some jurisdictions)
Duration: 1-12 months
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your behavior to display personalized advertisements and measure marketing campaign effectiveness.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Consent Required: Yes
Duration: 3-24 months
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by third parties for analytics, advertising, and other purposes. These are not under our direct control.
Providers: Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Hotjar, Intercom
Consent Required: Yes
Duration: Varies by provider
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
• Site Functionality: Maintaining sessions, user authentication, and form data
• Preference Management: Remembering your settings and choices
• Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our website and where they come from
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying errors and performance issues
• Marketing: Delivering targeted advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness
• User Engagement: Tracking interactions with content and features
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraud and unauthorized access
• Customer Support: Personalizing support interactions
4. Cookie Consent & Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
Accept All: Allow all cookies, including marketing and analytics
Reject All: Decline optional cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
Customize: Choose which specific types of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
1. Clicking the cookie preference link at the bottom of our website
2. Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
3. Contacting us for assistance
5. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
• Accept all cookies automatically
• Accept only essential cookies
• Accept or reject cookies on a per-site basis
• Delete existing cookies
• Enable private/incognito browsing (prevents cookies from being saved)
For instructions on controlling cookies in your browser, visit:
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without essential cookies.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, the DNT standard is not universally supported or implemented. Our use of cookies is not affected by DNT signals, but we still honor cookie preferences you set through our banner.
7. Our Third-Party Partners
We work with the following third parties who may use cookies:
Analytics
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel
Advertising
Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Ads, HubSpot
Customer Support
Intercom, Zendesk
Payment Processing
Stripe, PayPal
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We are not responsible for their practices.
8. Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of tracking:
Google Analytics
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Facebook/Meta Tracking
Opt out through your Facebook Ad Preferences
Behavioral Advertising
Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info
Email Marketing
Click "Unsubscribe" in marketing emails or adjust preferences in your account
9. International Considerations
GDPR (EU/UK): We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device.
CCPA (California): California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information.
ePrivacy Directive (EU): We comply with electronic privacy regulations regarding cookie consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
TinDev Studios, Inc.
Privacy Department
Email: privacy@tindevstudios.com
Response Time: Within 30 days
This Cookie Policy is effective as of October 2024 and was last updated on October 2024. We reserve the right to modify this policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws.