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Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

How We Use Cookies

QuestionsYouAsk.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. We use this information to improve our website and services.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • Logging into your account

  • Setting privacy preferences

  • Filling out forms

  • Accessing secure areas of the website

Purpose: Enable core website functionality

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

Examples: Authentication tokens, session identifiers, security cookies

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Purpose:

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

  • Identify popular content and features

  • Monitor website performance

  • Improve user experience

Duration: Up to 24 months

Third-party services we may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Vercel Analytics

  • Other analytics platforms

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Purpose:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Provide personalized content

  • Remember items in your shopping cart

  • Enable social media features

Duration: Up to 12 months

4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Purpose:

  • Deliver targeted advertising

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Build a profile of your interests

  • Share data with advertising partners

Duration: Up to 24 months

Third-party services we may use:

  • Google Ads

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Other advertising platforms

Detailed Cookie Information

First-Party Cookies (Set by QuestionsYouAsk.com)

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |

|-------------|---------|----------|------|

| auth_token | User authentication | 30 days | Essential |

| session_id | Session management | Session | Essential |

| user_preferences | Store user settings | 12 months | Functional |

| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | Essential |

Third-Party Cookies

| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |

|---------|---------|----------------|

| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy Policy |

| Google Ads | Advertising | Google Ads Privacy Policy |

| Facebook | Social media integration and advertising | Facebook Privacy Policy |

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies

  • Block third-party cookies only

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

  1. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Go to Options > Privacy & Security

  1. Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust your settings

Safari:

  1. Go to Preferences > Privacy

  1. Choose your cookie preferences

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions

  1. Manage your cookie settings

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

  • Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

  • Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Mobile App Cookies

If you use our mobile application, similar tracking technologies may be used. You can manage these through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may contain personal data. We handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

  • Other applicable privacy laws

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access information about the cookies we use

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

  • Request deletion of cookie data

  • Object to processing for marketing purposes

  • Receive information about data transfers

Changes 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 significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website

  • Displaying a notice on our website

  • Sending an email notification (if you have an account)

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside your country. When your data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@questionsyouask.com

Website: QuestionsYouAsk.com

For specific privacy-related inquiries, you can also reach our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.

Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.