Last updated: February 27, 2024
THE ROCKLE (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates therockle.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy informs you about our use of cookies and similar technologies on our Site and explains how you can manage your preferences.
By using the Site, 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 computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work or to enhance the user experience, as well as to provide certain information to the website owners.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies for various purposes, such as:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of our Site
- Enhancing the user experience
- Collecting information about user preferences
- Analyzing Site usage and user behavior
- Delivering targeted advertising
2. Types of cookies
There are different types of cookies, including:
- First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting and can only be read by that site.
- Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by a party other than the website you are visiting, such as advertising or analytics providers.
- Session cookies: These cookies are only active during a browser session and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device after your browser session has ended and can be used by the website to remember your preferences the next time you visit.
3. Categories of cookies
Cookies can be grouped into the following categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and cannot be turned off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
- Performance cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting or advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertisers with our permission.
4. Managing cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies already stored on your device, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. However, if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze data about the usage of our Site. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google that uses cookies to track and report website traffic. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the Site will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
To protect your privacy, we have enabled IP address anonymization, which means that Google will truncate/anonymize your IP address before it is stored and processed. This feature ensures that your full IP address is not sent or shared with Google.
For more information about Google Analytics and how it uses cookies, please visit the Google Analytics Cookie Usage on Websites page: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
If you want to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for your web browser: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our Site. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google that allows us to generate revenue by displaying targeted ads. Google may use cookies to collect data from users to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
For more information about Google AdSense and its use of cookies, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
8. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site, deliver advertisements on and through the Site, and so on. These third-party cookies may include, but are not limited to, social media plugins (such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn) and video-sharing platforms (such as YouTube or Vimeo).
Please note that these third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies and cookie policies of the third-party providers, and we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
9. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that provides you with information about the cookies we use and asks for your consent to accept them. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to use the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You may also choose to decline certain types of cookies by adjusting your browser settings or following the opt-out links provided in this Cookie Policy.
10. Data Privacy
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to our Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Cookie Policy at any time, and you should check this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after we post any modifications to the Cookie Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Cookie Policy.
If we make any material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]
We hope this Cookie Policy has provided you with a clear understanding of our commitment to protecting your privacy when using our Site.
Should you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.