Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 2023

Welcome to pidevou.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on our site. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on pidevou.com:

        Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Preference Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the website's structure and content.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior.
Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser and do not collect information from your device.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period and are activated each time you visit our website.

    

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Ensuring the proper functioning of our website
Saving your preferences for future visits
Authenticating users and preventing fraudulent use of user accounts
Analyzing how our website is used so we can improve it
Identifying which pages are most and least popular
Determining if you have previously visited our website
Recognizing when you return to our website
Providing a more personalized user experience
Delivering content tailored to your interests
Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:

Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users engage with our website
Advertising networks to help us deliver relevant advertisements
Social media platforms when you use their sharing features on our website

Third-party cookies are subject to their providers' privacy policies, and we encourage you to read those policies before consenting to their use.

5. GDPR Compliance and Consent Mode v2

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and utilizing Google's Consent Mode v2, we implement a robust consent management system that respects user choices regarding cookies and tracking technologies. Our implementation:

Requires explicit, informed consent before setting non-essential cookies
Provides granular consent options allowing users to accept or reject specific categories of cookies
Ensures that user preferences are respected across their browsing session
Allows users to modify their consent preferences at any time
Implements technical measures to ensure cookies are only set after appropriate consent is obtained
Uses Consent Mode v2 to adjust the behavior of analytics and advertising tags based on user consent status

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

If you choose to decline non-essential cookies, we will only use essential cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. However, this may affect your user experience and limit certain functionalities.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Here's how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Data Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others may remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies). We regularly review and update our cookie lifespans to ensure they are not kept longer than necessary for their intended purpose.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

This Cookies Policy was last updated on May 15, 2023.