Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies Overview
At SBS Online, Inc., we use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to collect, access, and store information about your interactions with our website. These tools help us enhance functionality, analyze usage, and improve your overall experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners commonly use cookies to make their sites function effectively, gather data for reporting, and improve user experience.
- First-party cookies: These are set directly by SBS Online, Inc. and enable the core functionality of our website.
- Third-party cookies: These are set by external providers and allow features like advertising, analytics, or interactive content. Third-party cookies recognize your device across different websites, enabling more personalized interactions.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
Our use of cookies serves several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are critical for the basic operation of our website, such as enabling navigation and accessing secure areas. These cookies cannot be turned off without affecting website functionality.
- Performance and Analytics: Cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, allowing us to improve its performance and design.
- Personalization: We use cookies to remember your preferences and tailor content to your interests.
- Advertising: Third-party cookies enable targeted advertisements based on your browsing activity, making ads more relevant to you.
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Cookie Consent Manager: You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager, available on our website and notification banner. This tool allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers offer settings to block or delete cookies. Consult your browser’s help menu for detailed instructions. Note that rejecting cookies may limit certain features or functionalities of our website.
- Advertising Opt-Out: Many advertising networks provide tools to opt out of targeted advertising.
What About Other Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are not the only way we track website usage. We may use additional technologies, such as:
- Web Beacons/Tracking Pixels: Tiny graphic files embedded in web pages or emails that help us monitor user behavior, such as which pages are visited or whether an email was opened.
- Flash Cookies (LSOs): These may store additional data about your use of our services, support fraud prevention, or improve site functionality.
To manage Flash Cookies, adjust your Flash Player settings through the Website Storage Settings Panel or the Global Storage Settings Panel. Be aware that blocking Flash Cookies may impact some features of our services.
Do We Use Targeted Advertising?
Yes, third-party companies may place cookies on your device to deliver personalized advertisements. These cookies gather data about your browsing activity on our website and others to provide relevant ads for products or services you may find interesting.
Additionally, third-party advertisers may use cookies or web beacons to measure ad performance, such as tracking clicks or views. Importantly, the data collected does not include information that directly identifies you, like your name or contact details, unless you voluntarily provide such information.
Your Privacy Choices
We respect your privacy and offer tools to control how cookies and tracking technologies are used. By managing your preferences, you can customize your experience while ensuring your personal data is protected.
If you have any questions about our cookie policy or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact us.
