Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

Powerz Planet uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze how our website is used
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Enable social media features
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page load time measurement
• Error tracking cookies
• A/B testing cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Shopping cart contents
• User interface customizations
• Video player preferences

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Examples:

• Behavioral advertising cookies
• Social media advertising cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Retargeting cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics: Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, for social sharing features
• Advertising: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, for targeted advertising
• Support: Live chat services, help desk integration
• Content: YouTube, Vimeo, for embedded videos

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.

5. Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing cookies
• Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies required for the website to function
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

6. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Get notified when a cookie is set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• 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 > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7. Mobile Device Settings

For mobile devices, you can control cookies and tracking through your device settings:

iOS Devices:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security

Android Devices:

• Settings > Privacy > Ads
• Chrome app > Settings > Privacy and security

8. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure cookie data and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. When cookies are used by these providers, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.

10. Retention Period

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a specific period, typically 30 days to 2 years
• Essential cookies: Retained only as long as necessary for functionality
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing cookies: Retention varies by provider, usually 30 days to 1 year

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notification on our website
• Sending an email to registered users (where applicable)

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• About Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices