Cookie Policy
At Sourcing Meister (https://sourcingmeister.com/), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as login details, preferences, or actions taken, making future visits more user-friendly. Cookies can also provide insights to improve website performance and support marketing efforts.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our platform:
2.1 Session Cookies
- Purpose: These cookies are temporary and only remain active while you are using the website. They help our platform remember your actions as you move between pages (e.g., adding items to your order or navigating the platform).
- Expiration: Session cookies expire once you close your browser or log out.
- Example: Keeping you logged in during your session on the platform.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: Analytics cookies allow us to gather data about how users interact with our platform. This information helps us improve the performance and functionality of the website.
- Expiration: These cookies may last for different periods, ranging from a few days to several months.
- Third-Party: We use third-party services like Google Analytics to track user behavior on our platform (e.g., page visits, time spent, navigation paths).
- Example: Tracking the number of visitors to the website and their interaction with different sections.
2.3 Marketing Cookies
- Purpose: Marketing cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to users and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They help us personalize your experience and deliver targeted content based on your interests.
- Expiration: These cookies are persistent and may remain on your device even after you leave our site.
- Third-Party: We work with third-party advertising networks such as Google Ads and Facebook Pixel to deliver ads based on your browsing history.
- Example: Showing you relevant ads on other websites based on your interaction with our platform.
2.4 Functional Cookies
- Purpose: Functional cookies enable additional features such as remembering your preferences and customizing the user interface. These cookies improve your overall experience on our platform.
- Expiration: These cookies typically remain active for longer periods to retain your preferences across multiple sessions.
- Example: Storing your language preference or remembering items in your shopping cart.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the Platform Functions Properly: Session and functional cookies help maintain your login status, keep your preferences intact, and allow you to navigate the site seamlessly.
- Analyzing Performance: Analytics cookies help us understand user behavior and improve the user experience on the website.
- Providing Personalized Ads: Marketing cookies help deliver personalized advertisements and content, ensuring you see relevant ads both on and off the platform.
- Enhancing Website Security: Certain cookies help us detect suspicious activity and protect our platform from fraud.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the option to manage and control how cookies are used on Sourcing Meister. Here’s how you can do so:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage individual cookie categories (e.g., essential, analytics, marketing).
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookie settings through their preferences. You can choose to block cookies or receive notifications when a website is attempting to use cookies. Below are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and limit your ability to use certain features.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For cookies used by third-party advertisers, you can opt out of targeted ads through tools like:
- Google Ads Settings: Opt out of personalized ads
- Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage ad preferences
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or your privacy on our platform, feel free to contact us:
- Email: contact@sourcingmeister.com
- Phone: +44 7394 186849
- Address : 2nd Floor College House 17 King Edwards Road, RUISLIP, London, HA4 7AE UNITED KINGDOM
By using Sourcing Meister, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.