Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 25, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how VUGA Media Group LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at policeprizm.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or you delete them.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Cookies can also be "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function properly without them.
2.2 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 receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our Website works. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our Website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.
3. Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | Essential | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| preferences | Functionality | Stores user preferences and settings | 1 year |
4. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our Website:
4.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are used to track the online movements of web users. Unlike cookies, which are stored on a user's device, web beacons are embedded invisibly on web pages.
4.2 Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. We may use local storage to save your preferences and improve your experience on our Website.
4.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage, session storage allows us to store data temporarily during your browsing session. This data is cleared when you close your browser.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) that help us understand how visitors use our Website
- Advertising networks that help us deliver relevant advertisements
- Social media platforms that enable sharing functionality
- Video hosting services that enable embedded video content
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Platform
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to operate. However, you can still access most of our Website's content without accepting non-essential cookies.
8. Updates to This 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 post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
VUGA Media Group LLC
18117 Biscayne Blvd, Unit 1039
Aventura, FL 33160
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-786-967-6544