Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

The Search Company uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enable essential functionality of our website
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used and improve user experience
• Provide personalized content and features
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content and advertisements. These third parties may include:

• Analytics Providers: To help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Networks: To deliver relevant advertisements
• Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing features
• Service Providers: To support various website functionalities

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.

6. Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use and their purposes:

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. 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 new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: