Our Commitment to Your Privacy: Understanding Our Cookie Policy
At Tech Solutions Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, we believe in transparency, especially when it comes to your privacy and how we use your data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and what choices you have regarding their use. We're committed to ensuring your experience with our services is secure and personalized.
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser. They play a crucial role in enhancing your browsing experience, remembering your preferences, and understanding how you interact with our site.
Without cookies, many of the convenient features you've come to expect from modern websites, such as keeping you logged in or remembering items in your shopping cart, would not be possible. They are fundamental to delivering a seamless and personalized online experience. We use them responsibly to improve our services and offer you relevant content.
How Tech Solutions Inc. Uses Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are fundamental for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as secure login, shopping cart mechanisms, and access to private areas. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website simply would not work. They are typically session-based and do not collect any personally identifiable information. Your consent is not required for these cookies as they are strictly necessary for the service you are requesting.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This includes data on page visits, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and used to improve our website's performance and design. For example, we might use Google Analytics to gain insights into user behavior. These cookies do not store personal information directly but may identify your browser and device. You have the option to opt-out of these cookies.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, they can remember your login details for future visits or recall items you've previously viewed. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Your Cookie Choices and Control
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the power to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This might prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. Below are common ways to manage cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. Refer to your browser's help section for more specific instructions.
- Opt-Out Links: For certain third-party cookies, such as those used for analytics or advertising, you can often opt-out directly through their respective platforms. We will provide links to these where applicable.
- Website Cookie Consent Tools: Our website may feature a cookie consent banner or preference center that allows you to customize your cookie settings directly on the site. Look for a 'Cookie Settings' or 'Manage Preferences' link, usually in the footer.
- Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. While we strive to respect these signals, the effectiveness can vary depending on the website and its third-party services.
Please be aware that disabling certain types of cookies may impact the functionality and experience of our website. For example, if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to log in or use the shopping cart.
Third-Party Cookies and External Links
Our Use of Third-Party Services
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, our site uses Google Analytics, one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web, for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.
We also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.
It's important to note that these third-party services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Tech Solutions Inc. is not responsible for the cookie practices of these external sites.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices. Any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Cookie Policy on this page.
By continuing to use our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy, you agree to the updated terms. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call us at +1-650-253-0000 during our business hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cookies
Generally, essential and performance cookies do not directly store personally identifiable information. However, some functionality or advertising cookies might store unique identifiers that, when combined with other data, could be linked to an individual. We adhere strictly to data protection regulations and ensure that any personal data collected via cookies is handled with the utmost care and transparency, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
Rejecting all cookies will significantly impact your experience on our website. Essential functions like logging in, adding items to a cart, or accessing secure areas may not work. You might also find that some preferences (like language settings) are not remembered between visits, requiring you to set them each time. While your privacy preferences are paramount, we recommend allowing at least essential cookies for a functional browsing experience.
The lifespan of a cookie varies. Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device for a set period, which can range from a few minutes to several years, or until you manually delete them. The expiry date is typically determined by the website that sets the cookie. We strive to use cookies for the shortest necessary duration to fulfill their purpose.