This Cookie Policy explains how StartBusinessWire (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.startbusinesswire.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, improve functionality, and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, StartBusinessWire) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” These third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. They help with basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the Website’s performance.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
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Advertising and Third-Party Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by third parties (like advertising partners) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.
3. What Cookies Do We Use?
Here are the types of cookies that may be used on our Website:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
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| _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Helps track user behavior and site performance |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Remembers if you accepted the cookie banner |
| _fbp (Facebook Pixel) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products |
Note: Specific cookie names may change over time depending on third-party updates.
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You can also withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website, if available.
To learn more about how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:
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Microsoft Edge
5. Consent
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or cookie control tools.
We also display a cookie banner upon your first visit to the Website, giving you the option to accept or customize your cookie preferences in accordance with GDPR regulations.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies used or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us at: