Effective Date: 12th February, 2025 (Version 1.0)
This Cookie Policy explains how How About This? Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://howaboutthisgroup.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help improve the user experience by remembering your preferences, enabling security features, and helping us understand how visitors interact with our Website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- To enable website functionality (e.g., login sessions, navigation).
- To improve website performance by analyzing visitor interactions.
- To store user preferences for future visits.
- To enhance security by detecting and preventing fraud.
- To provide relevant advertising where applicable.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
- These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly.
- Example: Login authentication cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
- These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website to improve performance.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies.
Functionality Cookies
- These cookies remember user preferences and settings to enhance the browsing experience.
- Example: Language preference cookies.
Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
- These cookies are used by third-party advertisers and services to display relevant content.
- Example: Embedded content from external platforms like YouTube.
Cookies We Set
Login and Authentication Cookies
- Purpose: To recognize users and maintain session login.
- Expiry: 2 days for login cookies, 1 year for screen options cookies.
Comment Cookies
- Purpose: To save user details when posting a comment.
- Expiry: 1 year.
Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: To track website performance and improve content.
- Provider: Google Analytics.
- Opt-out: Google Opt-Out Tool
Cache Cookies
- Purpose: To improve page load speeds and enhance user experience.
- Provider: QUIC.cloud.
- Privacy Policy: https://quic.cloud/privacy-policy/
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how you can disable cookies in different browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and limit certain features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may collect data about your browsing habits to provide personalized content.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (for tracking and analyzing visitor behavior).
- YouTube/Vimeo (for embedded media content).
- QUIC.cloud (for caching and speed optimization).
You can opt-out of third-party advertising and tracking cookies using tools like Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@howaboutthisgroup.com
- Website: https://howaboutthisgroup.com