1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, and your choices regarding our use of cookies when you visit our website, wpethics.com.
By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or via our consent mechanism.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be categorized based on their duration and ownership:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
- First-party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (i.e., by us).
- Third-party Cookies: Set by a party other than the website you are visiting (e.g., Google, advertisers). 3. Third-Party Cookies We Use
Our Website utilizes third-party services that set cookies on your behalf. These typically fall into the Performance and Advertising categories:
A. Google Analytics
- Purpose: To collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., number of visitors, origin of traffic). This data helps us understand and improve the Website.
- Data Collected: Anonymous data on user interaction, pages viewed, and session duration.
B. Google AdSense / Advertising Partners
- Purpose: To deliver relevant, interest-based advertising to you.
- Data Collected: Information used to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted ads.
4. Your Consent and Control (DPDPA Compliance)
As a website operating in India and serving Indian residents, we adhere to the principles of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), which mandates that consent for the processing of personal data (which may include data collected via non-essential cookies) must be free, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
A. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our Website, a clear and conspicuous cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner provides you with the choice to:
- Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential: Consent only to Strictly Necessary Cookies.
- Customize/Manage Preferences: Granularly select the cookie categories you consent to.
Non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, Advertising) are not placed on your device until you have provided your explicit consent via an affirmative action (e.g., clicking "Accept").
B. Withdrawing Your Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent to our use of non-essential cookies at any time. To withdraw or change your cookie preferences:
- [Insert Link to Revoke Consent Widget/Button Here] (e.g., a "Manage Cookies" button visible on the page).
- Browser Settings: You can modify your browser settings to reject or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the Website.
5. More Information
For a full understanding of how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, including data collected through cookies, please read our separate Privacy Policy
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: starpluscreations@gmail.com
Website: wpethics.com