Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the one you're visiting
• Similar technologies: Local storage, session storage, and pixels
• Purpose: Enhance user experience and website functionality

2. How We Use Cookies

MaxiQuant AriaFB Media uses cookies for various purposes to improve your experience:

• Authentication: Remember your login status and preferences
• Security: Protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
• Preferences: Store your language and display settings
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform
• Personalization: Deliver relevant content based on your interests
• Performance: Optimize page load times and platform responsiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We utilize several categories of cookies on our platform:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data about platform usage
• Functionality cookies: Remember choices you make to improve experience
• Targeting cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Social media cookies: Enable content sharing on social platforms
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand user behavior patterns

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third parties that may set cookies through our platform:

• Analytics providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel
• Advertising partners: For relevant promotional content
• Social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Content delivery networks: Cloudflare, Akamai
• Customer support tools: Intercom, Zendesk
• Performance monitoring: New Relic, Datadog

5. Cookie Duration and Management

Cookies have varying lifespans and can be managed through your browser:

• Session cookies: Expire when browser closes
• Persistent cookies: Last from 24 hours to 2 years
• Browser settings: Control cookie acceptance globally
• Platform controls: Manage preferences through our cookie banner
• Opt-out tools: Available for specific advertising cookies
• Regular review: We periodically reassess cookie necessity

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies on our platform:

• Browser settings: Block or delete cookies through your browser
• Opt-out tools: Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada options
• Platform controls: Customize preferences through our interface
• Private browsing: Use incognito or private browsing modes
• Browser extensions: Install privacy-focused extensions
• Mobile settings: Adjust privacy settings on mobile devices

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform:

• Login issues: May not be able to stay signed in
• Personalization: Limited content recommendations
• Preferences: Settings may not be remembered
• Performance: Slower page loading times
• Functionality: Some features may not work properly
• Analytics: We cannot improve based on your usage patterns

8. Legal Compliance

We comply with relevant privacy regulations regarding cookies:

• PIPEDA: Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation for European users
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• EPrivacy Directive: EU regulations on electronic communications
• CASL: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation for electronic messages
• Regular audits: Compliance verification through third-party reviews

9. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy as technology and regulations evolve:

• Notification: Significant changes communicated to users
• Consent: New cookie types require renewed consent
• Transparency: Clear documentation of all changes
• Review period: 30-day notice for material changes
• Archive: Previous versions available upon request
• Stakeholder input: Consider user feedback in policy updates

10. Contact and Questions

For questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@maxiquantariafb.media
• Phone: +1 4371480991during business hours
• Mail: 789 Media Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
• Response time: Within 5 business days for cookie-related inquiries
• Technical support: Available for browser-specific issues
• Documentation: Additional resources available on request