At EMBD (embd.io), we utilize cookies and similar technologies such as pixels and web beacons (all referred to as “Cookies”) to enhance user experience and optimize our website’s performance. This Cookie Policy is designed to inform you about our use of cookies and the purposes behind them. For details on how we process your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies and why we use them
Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or network server by the websites you visit. We use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal if combined with other data. Our goal is to improve our website’s functionality and performance, introduce new features, personalize your experience according to your preferences, and ensure the safety of our website, as well as to protect both your and EMBD’s legal and commercial interests.
2. What data do cookies collect?
Cookies collect data automatically (without human intervention). This data includes your browser and operating system, IP address, user ID, visit date and time, interaction status, feature usage on the website, search terms, visit frequency, language preferences, and records of user transactions, including scrolling movements and accessed tabs.
3. Who uses cookies
Cookies set by the site owner or service provider (in this case, embd.io) are “first-party” cookies. Cookies set by other parties are “third-party” cookies, enabling features or functionality provided on or through the website (such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics). These third parties can recognize your computer when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites or services.
4. Types of cookies
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted after you close your browser. They ensure the website functions properly during your visit, facilitating multi-page online forms, for example.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device to enhance website functionality and speed up your service on subsequent visits by remembering your preferences. These cookies might offer personalized suggestions based on your website usage. If you revisit our site with the same device, we check for an existing cookie from our website.
5. Categories of Cookies Used on Our Website
Upon your first visit, you’ll see a cookie preference prompt. Based on your consent, relevant cookies are stored on your browser or device. We use:
- Technical Cookies: Necessary for our services, such as secure area access. They cannot be refused without affecting how our services function.
- Analytics/Performance Cookies: Gather usage data to improve our marketing and customize our services for a better experience. These may be set by us or third-party services we add to our pages.
- Marketing/Targeting Cookies: Aim to deliver user-interest-based ads and gauge marketing effectiveness.
For detailed personal data processing information by Google (Analytics, Ads Services): Google Cookie Policies
For Facebook (Meta) data processing details: Facebook Cookie Policy
6. Cookies served through the Service
EMBD Usage: We employ Google Analytics and Facebook to understand our users’ needs better, optimizing our service and user experience.
Forms Created by Users: Every form auto-places cookies necessary for our services, including unique identifiers for response tracking. These cookies log IP addresses, operating system details, and form interaction data, helping us generate performance reports for our users.
7. Controlling cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies.
- Website Cookie Preference Tool: Manage your cookie settings here.
- Browser Controls: Set or amend your browser settings to accept or refuse cookies. Rejecting cookies may limit your access to certain functionalities.
Browser-specific instructions:
8. Further Information
For any questions regarding our cookie or technology use, please contact us at info@embd.io.