Cookie Policy
Effective: December 2024
Domainshark.io ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, analyze usage, and provide relevant content and services. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use these technologies and your choices regarding them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on Domainshark.io:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our platform and enable core functionality, such as logging in and accessing secure areas.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language settings, and improve your overall experience.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to track user behavior on our platform, measure performance, and improve our services. For example:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our site.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your activity on the platform to deliver personalized advertisements or content. They may also limit the number of times you see a particular ad.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may allow third-party services, such as payment processors or advertising networks, to place cookies on your device.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Provide and improve the Service.
- Save your preferences and personalize your experience.
- Analyze platform performance and user behavior.
- Deliver targeted marketing and advertising.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies.
- Delete cookies already stored on your device.
- Configure your browser to alert you when a site uses cookies.
Visit your browser’s help section for instructions:
Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of cookies used by third-party services through their settings or via tools like:
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
For users in the EEA and UK, we rely on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing).
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies that are required to operate our platform.
We request your consent for non-essential cookies when you first visit our site via a cookie banner.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."