1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how MapiLeads ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should disable them by following the instructions in Section 6 of this policy, or refrain from using our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by other websites or services
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience and our services:
- Essential functionality: To enable core features of our platform
- Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Performance: To analyze how our website is used and identify areas for improvement
- Analytics: To understand user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and services. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account security
- Session management
- Load balancing and system performance
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary to provide our services and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use:
- Google Analytics: To track website usage, page views, and user journeys
- Performance monitoring tools: To measure page load times and identify technical issues
These cookies help us improve our website's performance and user experience.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your language preferences
- Storing your display settings
- Remembering your login status
- Personalizing content based on your usage patterns
4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to track your browsing activity and deliver relevant advertisements. We may use:
- Retargeting pixels to show relevant ads on other websites
- Conversion tracking to measure advertising effectiveness
- Social media pixels for audience building
You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These may include:
5.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
5.2 Payment Processing
- Stripe: For secure payment processing (if applicable)
- Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy
5.3 Customer Support
- Live chat and customer support tools may use cookies to maintain conversation context
5.4 Content Delivery
- CDN services may use cookies to optimize content delivery and performance
Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use third-party opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important: If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- You may not be able to log in to your account
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not be available or work correctly
- You may experience reduced functionality overall
7. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
7.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you've opened an email or visited a page.
7.2 Local Storage
Browser storage mechanisms (like localStorage and sessionStorage) that allow us to store data locally on your device.
7.3 Device Fingerprinting
Techniques that collect information about your device configuration to create a unique identifier for analytics and security purposes.
8. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them
We regularly review and minimize the retention periods for our cookies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notifying you via email for significant changes (where appropriate)
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@mapileads.com
General Contact: hello@mapileads.com