Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their sites are being used. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until manually deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted automatically when you close your browser).

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other websites that provide content or services on the page you are viewing ("third-party cookies"). Both types serve important roles in enabling and enhancing your online experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Specialinventory uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes. We use these technologies to understand how our website is used, to remember your preferences and settings, and to improve the overall performance, security, and functionality of our site. Specifically, we use cookies to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly
• Understand which pages and sections of our website are most popular and how visitors navigate through our site
• Analyze overall website traffic and usage patterns to improve site performance and content
• Ensure the website functions properly and delivers consistent, reliable service
• Detect and prevent potential security threats and fraudulent activity
• Maintain the integrity of your session while browsing our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and consent management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they are always active. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take on our site, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

3.2 Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information about usage patterns. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. They help us improve how our website works by enabling us to identify the most and least popular pages, see how visitors move around the site, and identify any error pages or broken functionality. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to monitor website performance effectively.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interaction with our site. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be affected.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. These third-party cookies serve various purposes and are subject to the privacy policies of their respective providers. Third-party services we may use include analytics tools that help us understand how our website is used and how we can improve your experience. We carefully select our third-party partners and require them to handle your data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Please note that we have no direct control over the information that is collected by third-party cookies. For more information about these cookies, we recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers directly.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended, and your browsing experience may be affected.

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored

Additionally, you can manage your cookie preferences for our website through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technologies (such as HTML5 localStorage) to store your preferences on your device. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and persists until manually cleared. We use local storage primarily to remember your cookie consent choice so that we do not need to ask for your preference on every visit.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

The retention period for cookies depends on their type and purpose. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. The specific retention periods for our cookies are as follows:

• Cookie consent preferences: stored until manually cleared by the user
• Session cookies: deleted when the browser session ends
• Analytics cookies: retained for up to 24 months from the date of your last visit
• Functional cookies: retained for up to 12 months

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. At present, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use the cookie management options described in this policy to control your preferences.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, you are welcome to contact us:

• Address: 1555 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, United States
• Phone: +1 847-733-1111
• Email: message@specialinventory.world