Effective Date: September 1, 2025
1. Introduction
At ReadIvy, we value your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding the technologies we employ. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and services (“Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our Services.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be:
First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services or partners.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of our Services.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how our Services are used and improve them.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your user experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activities and unauthorized access.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are crucial for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:
Authentication Cookies: Ensure secure login and user sessions.
Session Management Cookies: Maintain your session across pages.
Security Cookies: Protect against security threats and unauthorized access.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the performance of our Services.
Examples include:
Google Analytics
Hotjar
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples include:
Language preference cookies
Region selection cookies
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include:
Google AdSense
Facebook Pixel
4.5 Security Cookies
These cookies help detect and prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our Services.
Examples include:
CAPTCHA cookies
Anti-fraud detection cookies
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to provide services such as analytics, advertising, and content delivery. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
For more information on how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control the use of cookies on our website. You can:
Manage Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie consent tool to accept or reject specific categories of cookies.
Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out tool or the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out tool to manage advertising cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain cookies for varying periods, depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies: Expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Retained for a specified period or until manually deleted.
You can manage the retention of cookies through your browser settings.
8. International Data Transfers
As ReadIvy operates globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
