Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 18, 2025
Effective Date: January 18, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which we collectively refer to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly
- To remember your login status and preferences
- To analyze how our website is used and improve performance
- To provide personalized content and recommendations
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session Management: Maintain your session state
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Performance Monitoring: Track page load times and errors
- Usage Statistics: Popular pages and user journeys
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of pages
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.
- Preferences: Remember your language and region settings
- Customization: Save your dashboard layout preferences
- Features: Enable advanced website features
- Chat Support: Maintain chat session continuity
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes.
- Advertising: Show relevant ads on other websites
- Conversion Tracking: Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
- Retargeting: Display personalized ads to previous visitors
- Social Media: Enable social sharing and login features
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may set cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and insights | 2 years |
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Session |
| PayPal | Payment processing | Session |
| Intercom | Customer support chat | 1 year |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Spam and abuse prevention | Session |
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies are set for different durations:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years)
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy → Cookies
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- You may see less relevant content
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@longworth.tech
- Website: Contact Form
- Privacy Policy: Full Privacy Policy
Update your cookie preferences at any time