ScadLab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to providing you with a transparent and user-friendly experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a specified period).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on our website for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and processing your orders.
- Without these cookies, our website may not function properly, and some services may be unavailable.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information on metrics like the number of visitors, pages visited, and traffic sources.
- We use this data to improve the performance and user experience of our site.
- Functional Cookies: Functional cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and choices (such as your language settings or region) to provide you with a more personalized experience.
- These cookies help enhance your experience by tailoring content and services to your preferences.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing habits. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- We may share this information with third-party advertising networks to help show you targeted ads on other sites.
- Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party service providers. These cookies are used for functionalities like analytics, advertising, and social media sharing.
- Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of these external service providers.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Website Performance: Ensuring that our website functions properly and delivers a seamless user experience.
- Analytics and Statistics: Analyzing how users interact with our website to identify areas for improvement.
- Personalization: Customizing the content and services on our website according to your preferences.
- Marketing: Delivering tailored ads and promotions to you based on your online behavior.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject cookies by:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set.
- For instructions on how to disable cookies, refer to your browser’s help section.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that gives you the option to manage your cookie settings. You can choose to accept or reject specific types of cookies.
- Opt-Out Mechanisms: Some cookies used for advertising purposes can be managed through industry-standard opt-out mechanisms provided by organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA).
Please Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and you may not be able to access certain features or services.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We partner with third-party service providers who may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies on our website. These third-party cookies are used for:
- Analytics Services: Tools like Google Analytics help us analyze user behavior and website performance.
- Advertising Platforms: Services like Google Ads and Facebook Ads deliver personalized advertisements to you.
- Social Media Plugins: Social media features (e.g., “Like” or “Share” buttons) may set cookies to track user activity.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can adjust your cookie settings as described above to manage your preferences.
7. Cookies and Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and employ appropriate measures to protect your information collected through cookies. While we make every effort to secure your data, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” specified. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.