Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how PictoPicSearch ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience by remembering your settings and providing personalized content.
How We Use Cookies
PictoPicSearch uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Advertising Cookies: We may use advertising cookies (including third-party cookies from Google AdSense) to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may also be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help our website remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by our website and are used to provide core functionality and improve your experience on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by domains other than ours, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. They are used for analytics and advertising purposes.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
You can also opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ads Settings or using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Note: This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.