Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2025
Version: 2.0

1. Introduction and Scope

UncleBTech ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all UncleBTech websites, applications, and services where this policy is linked or referenced. By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your cookie preferences and applicable law.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies and How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyse how you use our website to improve our services
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags), local storage, and software development kits (SDKs). These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are covered by this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and functionality. Below are the types of cookies we use:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Essential cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
• Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Load Balancing: Distributing website traffic across our servers
• Cookie Consent: Remembering your cookie preferences
• Session Management: Maintaining your session state as you navigate our website
• Form Functionality: Ensuring forms work correctly and preventing duplicate submissions

Legal Basis: These cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website and service.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how you interact with our website, helping us improve our services. These cookies:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage, page views, and user journeys (anonymized IP addresses)
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor website speed, errors, and technical issues
• A/B Testing: Test different versions of our website to improve user experience
• Heatmaps: Understand how users interact with different parts of our website
• Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our website in achieving business goals

Legal Basis: These cookies are processed based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to provide enhanced features and remember your preferences:

• Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language and region settings
• Currency Selection: Remember your chosen currency for pricing display
• Theme Settings: Remember your preferred website theme (light/dark mode)
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms to improve user experience
• Chat Functionality: Enable customer support chat features
• Accessibility Settings: Remember accessibility preferences you've set

Legal Basis: These cookies are processed based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing personalized services.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:

• Google Ads: Deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign performance
• Facebook Pixel: Track conversions from Facebook advertisements
• Retargeting: Show relevant ads to users who have previously visited our website
• Affiliate Tracking: Track referrals from partner websites
• Campaign Attribution: Understand which marketing channels are most effective
• Lookalike Audiences: Help advertising platforms find similar users to our customers

Legal Basis: These cookies are processed based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie preference center.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies when you visit our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

Important: We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these service providers to understand how they collect and use your information.

5. Cookie Duration and Storage

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

5.1 Session Cookies

5.2 Persistent Cookies

6. How to Manage Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

6.1 Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Looking for the cookie preference icon on our website
• Contacting us directly using the information provided below

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding cookies:

• Right to Consent: You can choose which non-essential cookies to accept
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to Information: You have the right to know what cookies are being used and why
• Right to Access: You can request information about the data collected through cookies
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of data collected through cookies
• Right to Object: You can object to the use of cookies for marketing purposes

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date and version number
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification if you have an account with us
• Requesting renewed consent for new cookie types or purposes

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: