Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy (the "Policy") is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. It explains how Attested Freelancing ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform (the "Site").

By using our Site and providing your consent, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. We encourage you to read this Policy in full to understand what types of cookies we use, the information we collect, and how that information is used.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work, improve their efficiency, and provide analytical information to site owners.

• Session cookies are deleted automatically once you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

2. How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Operating the Site: Some cookies are strictly necessary for navigating the Site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas (like your personal dashboard).
• Improving Your Experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences and provide personalized content.
• Analytics and Performance: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, which pages are most popular, and identify technical issues.
• Marketing and Advertising: We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements about our services to you on other websites and to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions taken by you, such as logging in, filling out forms, or placing an order.

3.2. Performance and Analytical Cookies

These cookies allow us to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site. They help us improve our service by counting visitors and tracking how they move around the Site.

3.3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track your activity on the Site and other websites to show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services, not by us. This occurs when we use embedded tools like analytics, advertising networks, or social media widgets. These third parties (e.g., Google, Meta) may use their own cookies to collect information about your activities. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

5. Your Choices and Managing Cookies

You have several ways to control and manage cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all or some cookies or to notify you when cookies are being set. Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.
• Withdrawing Your Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies. Withdrawing consent will not affect cookies set before withdrawal.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us by email at support@attestedfreelancers.com.