Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for www.designscout.com
Effective Date: 1/01/2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.designscout.com (the "Site"), operated by DesignScout LTD ("we," "our," "us"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Site. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. Cookies help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and providing personalized content. In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, like web beacons or pixels, to collect similar information about your device and browsing activities.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Necessary for basic website functionality, such as logging in and securing the Site. | Session |
| Performance Cookies | Collects anonymous data on how visitors use our Site, helping us improve functionality and performance. | Persistent (1 Year) |
| Functional Cookies | Remembers your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a more customized experience. | Persistent (6 Months) |
| Targeting/Advertising | Tracks browsing habits for personalized ads. These cookies may be set by third parties, such as ad networks. | Persistent (2 Years) |
Cookie Type Purpose Duration Essential Cookies Necessary for basic website functionality, such as logging in and securing the Site. Session Performance Cookies Collects anonymous data on how visitors use our Site, helping us improve functionality and performance. Persistent (1 year) Functional Cookies Remembers your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a more customized experience. Persistent (6 months) Targeting/Advertising Tracks browsing habits for personalized ads. These cookies may be set by third parties, such as ad networks. Persistent (2 years)
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics or advertising companies, to place cookies on the Site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
For example, we use:
Google Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Site, which helps us improve functionality and user experience. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
5. Consent Mechanism and Cookie Control
Upon your first visit to our Site, we display a consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences by cookie type. You may adjust these preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings, where you can enable or disable specific categories.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome: Link to instructions
Mozilla Firefox: Link to instructions
Safari: Link to instructions
Microsoft Edge: Link to instructions
6. "Do Not Sell My Personal Information"
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" of their personal data, which may include certain cookie-based activities. While we do not sell personal information for monetary value, some data shared through cookies may be used for personalized advertising, which may be considered a “sale” under the CCPA.
To opt out of personalized advertising, adjust your settings in our Cookie Settings or visit industry-standard opt-out tools, such as YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You may request information about the data we collect through cookies and similar technologies.
Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of personal data collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: As described above, you can opt out of cookie-based data sharing used for targeted advertising.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our use of non-essential cookies at any time through our Cookie Settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at work@designscout.tv.
8. Data Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Details on specific cookie retention times can be found in our Cookie Settings.
9. Review and Updates to This Policy
We review our use of cookies and tracking technologies periodically, at least every six months, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices. Any updates to this policy will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
DesignScout LTD
Email: work@designscout.tv
Address: 1801 W. Belle Plaine Ave, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613