Cookies Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how CPCON Group ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at cpcongroup.com.
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 provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that make your browsing experience more convenient and personalized.
We use both first-party cookies (set by CPCON Group) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers and partners) on our website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Purpose:
- Enable core website functionality
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Support form submissions and contact requests
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Purpose:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Provide enhanced features like live chat support
- Remember your previous interactions with our website
- Customize content based on your interests
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Purpose:
- Count visits and traffic sources to measure website performance
- Understand which pages are most and least popular
- Track how visitors navigate through the website
- Identify technical issues and improve website functionality
- Analyze user behavior to enhance content and services
Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
- Hotjar: Behavior analytics tool that helps us understand user interactions
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Purpose:
- Deliver targeted advertising based on your interests
- Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
- Measure conversion rates and ROI of advertising efforts
- Build a profile of your interests for remarketing purposes
Third-Party Services:
- Google Ads: Display targeted advertisements across Google's network
- LinkedIn Ads: Deliver professional B2B advertising on LinkedIn
- Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and optimize ad campaigns on Facebook
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Essential | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _hjid | Analytics | Hotjar - unique visitor ID | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| li_sugr | Marketing | LinkedIn - browser identification | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Marketing | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Choose your preferred option
Learn more about Chrome cookies →Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage your preferences
Learn more about Firefox cookies →Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Learn more about Edge cookies →4.2 Mobile Device Settings
For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings:
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies or Advanced → Website Data
Android:
Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and site data
4.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through these industry tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.com
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
⚠️ Important Note:
If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
Google Privacy Policy →Hotjar
Hotjar helps us understand user behavior through heatmaps, session recordings, and feedback polls.
Hotjar Privacy Policy →Google Ads
We use Google Ads for remarketing and conversion tracking to deliver relevant advertisements.
Google Ads Privacy Policy →LinkedIn Ads
LinkedIn Insight Tag helps us track conversions and retarget website visitors on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn Privacy Policy →Facebook Pixel
Facebook Pixel tracks conversions and helps us optimize our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook Privacy Policy →6. Cookie Consent and Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing cookies
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only allow essential cookies necessary for website functionality
- Customize Your Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Your Rights:
Under data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to withdraw your consent to cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.
At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and the cookie consent mechanisms described in this policy.
8. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by email (if you have provided your email address to us).
9. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
CPCON Group
Address:
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor
Manhattan, NY 10004
United States
Phone: +1 (800) 982-8655
Email: privacy@cpcongroup.com
Website: cpcongroup.com
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies and how to manage them
- UK ICO Cookie Guidance - Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies
- Cookie Consent Guide - Understanding cookie consent requirements
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