Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.

CS2G Database ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to show relevant advertisements
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our site. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Shopping cart functionality
• Load balancing
• Basic site navigation

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
• Heat mapping tools: Understand user behavior patterns
• Performance monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues

3.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements:

• Google AdSense: Display targeted advertisements
• Social media pixels: Enable social media advertising
• Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your choices:

• Language preferences
• Theme settings (dark/light mode)
• Recently viewed items
• Search filters and sorting preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party cookies from trusted partners:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Google AdSense: Advertisement serving
• Google Fonts: Font loading and display

Content Delivery Networks

• CloudFlare: Website security and performance
• CDN providers: Fast content delivery

Social Media

• Social media widgets: Sharing buttons and embedded content
• Social login: Authentication through social platforms

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used for:

• Maintaining your session while browsing
• Shopping cart contents
• Security authentication

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. Duration varies:

• 30 days: User preferences and settings
• 1 year: Analytics and performance data
• 2 years: Advertising and marketing cookies

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

1. Click on the menu (three dots) → Settings
2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click on the menu (three lines) → Settings
2. Select "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your preferences

Safari

1. Click Safari menu → Preferences
2. Click the "Privacy" tab
3. Choose your cookie preferences

6.2 Our Cookie Management Tool

We provide a cookie management tool on our website where you can:

• View all cookies we use
• Enable or disable specific cookie categories
• Update your preferences at any time
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

If you disable essential cookies:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information frequently
• Security features may be compromised

If you disable analytics cookies:

• We cannot improve our website based on usage data
• Performance issues may take longer to identify
• Your usage won't contribute to our analytics

If you disable advertising cookies:

• You'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant
• You may see the same ads repeatedly
• Revenue that supports our free service may decrease

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• EU-US Privacy Shield framework compliance
• Standard contractual clauses with partners
• Adequate protection measures as required by law

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Updates to third-party services
• User feedback and requests

We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights regarding cookies:

• Right to be informed: This policy provides that information
• Right to access: You can request details about cookies we store
• Right to rectification: You can correct any inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your cookie data
• Right to withdraw consent: You can change your mind about cookie consent

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know about the personal information we collect through cookies
• Right to delete personal information collected through cookies
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights