Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how WhatSpecialToday.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website www.whatspecialtoday.com (the “Site”). It also provides information about your rights to control our use of cookies.
By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or previous actions, such as login details or language settings.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- To Enhance User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and personalize your experience when you visit the Site. For example, they can store language preferences or shopping cart items.
- To Analyze Site Usage: We use cookies to collect anonymous data about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay on each page, and how you navigate through the Site. This helps us improve the functionality and content of the Site.
- To Provide Targeted Advertising: Cookies enable us to show you personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history on the Site or other websites.
- To Monitor Site Performance: We use cookies to measure and analyze the performance of the Site, ensuring it works smoothly for you and other users.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set by the Site) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use). Below are the different categories of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the Site. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access to areas of the Site, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the Site, and any error messages encountered. This helps us improve the Site’s performance and user experience. We use services like Google Analytics to collect this information.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features and content. They improve your experience by personalizing content based on your preferences.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and show you relevant advertisements on our Site or across other sites you visit. They help us deliver more personalized ads and can be used to limit the number of times you see an ad.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertising networks, may also place cookies on your device when you use our Site. These third parties may use their cookies for various purposes, including analytics, targeted advertising, and social media features. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the respective privacy and cookie policies of the third parties involved.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage the use of cookies on the Site. You can modify your cookie settings at any time by following the steps below:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept specific cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please refer to your browser’s help section for more information on how to adjust your cookie settings.
- Cookie Banner: On your first visit to the Site, we may display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of certain cookies. You can adjust your preferences through this banner.
- Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) website or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) website. Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads; it just means the ads will no longer be based on your browsing behavior.
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
6. Your Consent
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences or disable cookies as described above. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect your experience on the Site and limit certain functionality.
7. 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 with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: