Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small files of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Enable core website functionality, security, and basic user preferences

• Session cookies for maintaining login state
• Security cookies for preventing fraud
• Preference cookies for language and theme selection

Opt-out: Cannot be disabled without affecting functionality

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience

• Google Analytics for traffic analysis
• Page performance metrics
• User behavior patterns

Opt-out: Browser settings or Google Analytics Opt-Out extension

Targeting Cookies

Purpose: Show relevant advertisements and content

• Remarketing pixels for ads
• Content personalization
• Social media integration

Opt-out: Browser settings or industry opt-out tools

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties including:

• Analytics providers (Google, Hotjar)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms
• Customer service tools

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent notice. You can:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies including analytics and targeting
• Accept Essential Only: Only accept cookies necessary for functionality
• Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow

4. Managing Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.

5. Tracking Technologies

Beyond cookies, we may use:

• Web Beacons: Small graphics embedded in web pages to track visits
• Pixels: Tracking pixels in emails for open rates
• Local Storage: Browser storage for user preferences
• Log Files: Server logs of page visits and interactions

6. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for 1-2 years (configurable)
• Essential Cookies: Remain for as long as you maintain your account

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have rights regarding cookie data:

• Access: Request what cookie data we've collected
• Deletion: Request deletion of your cookie data
• Portability: Request data in portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of tracking cookies

8. GDPR & Consent

If you're in the EU, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preferences center.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We're not responsible for their cookie policies. Please check their privacy policies.

10. Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences anytime by clicking the cookie preferences link in the website footer.

11. Contact Us

For questions about our cookie policy:

Email: privacy@cralpkresearch.com

Last Updated: June 24, 2025