Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2024

Learn how AutoCursor uses cookies to enhance your experience. Find information on the types of cookies we use, third-party cookies, and how to manage cookie preferences.

AutoCursor ("we", "us", or "our") operates https://autocursor.com/ (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how third parties may use cookies on our Website, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to store information about your visit and can help websites remember things like your preferences and actions. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted, while session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our Website by:

  • Enabling essential functionalities: Cookies help ensure that our Website functions properly.
  • Enhancing user experience: Cookies store information that helps us improve your experience, such as remembering login information or preferences.
  • Analyzing website performance: We use cookies to track user interactions with the Website, helping us improve its performance.
  • Providing targeted advertising: We may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior and interaction with our Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. Without them, some parts of the Website wouldn’t function properly. They include cookies that allow you to log into secure areas of the Website or make use of our services. These cookies cannot be switched off.

  • Session cookies that maintain your login state across pages.
  • Security cookies that help ensure secure processing of data.

b. Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often or if users encounter error messages. The data collected is aggregated and used for statistical analysis to improve the Website’s performance and functionality.

  • Google Analytics cookies that track page views and user behavior.
  • Heatmap tools that visualize where users are clicking or scrolling.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your login details, language preferences, and other customizable features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our Website.

  • Cookies that save your language preferences or region settings.
  • Cookies that remember your user settings (e.g., dark mode or notification settings).

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits on our Website and other websites to show personalized ads and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Google AdSense or Facebook Pixel cookies that track user activity and interactions for targeted ad delivery.
  • Cookies used by affiliate programs to track conversions or commissions.
4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we place on your device, third-party services (such as advertising networks, analytics providers, and social media platforms) may set cookies when you interact with our Website. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies.

Some of the third parties we work with include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information on how users interact with our Website. This helps us improve the user experience.
  • Google AdSense: We may use Google AdSense for advertising purposes.
  • Facebook Pixel: This is used to track user activity and help us with our advertising campaigns.

Please refer to their respective cookie policies for more information on how they use cookies:

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can usually set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or to clear cookies automatically when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, and you may not be able to access some parts or services.

a. How to manage cookies on your browser:

  • For Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • For Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
  • For Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.

You can also opt-out of certain third-party cookies through tools like:

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your consent preferences through the cookie consent banner on the Website. If you opt out of certain cookies, some of our Website features may not work as intended.

7. Consent Mode

Our Website operates in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. We offer two types of consent modes for cookies:

We use Explicit Consent (Hard Mode) for managing cookies on our Website. Here’s what that means:

a. Explicit Consent (Hard Mode)

In Explicit Consent (hard mode), no cookies are set until you explicitly agree to their use. This means you will be prompted to give your consent before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device. This approach ensures that cookies are only set if you actively consent to their use.

b. Implied Consent (Soft Mode)

In Implied Consent (soft mode), all cookies are set by default until you specifically disagree with their use. This means that cookies will be placed on your device as soon as you visit our Website, and you will have the option to manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can usually set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or to clear cookies automatically when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, and you may not be able to access some parts or services.

8. Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies are stored for varying durations on your device, depending on the type of cookie:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed of our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed of our use of cookies.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: