Last updated: October 06, 2024
This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.
We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Cookies Policy) refers to Monothology.
- Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Website refers to Monothology, accessible from https://monothology.com/
- You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.
The use of the Cookies
Type of Cookies We Use
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.
We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:
Necessary / Essential Cookies
- Type: Session Cookies
- Administered by: Us
- Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
Functionality Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Us
- Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.
Analytics Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Third-party Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Purpose: These Cookies allow us to analyze website usage and improve the performance and functionality of our Website. The information collected by these Cookies is aggregated and anonymous, and it helps us understand how users interact with our Website and make improvements based on that data.
Advertising Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Third-party Advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
- Purpose: These Cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They track user behavior across websites to display relevant and personalized ads based on the user’s interests and browsing history (retargeting).
Social Media Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Third-party Social media platforms (e.g., Google Log-in, Facebook Log-in, Google Like/Follow buttons)
- Purpose: These Cookies allow users to log in to their social media accounts and interact with social media features such as sharing and liking content. They may collect and store information about the user’s interaction with social media platforms.
Analytics Tools Used on Our Website
Analytics tools can be described as the collection, analysis, measurement and reporting of data about Web traffic and user visits for purposes of understanding and optimizing Web usage. Analytics tools operate through the collection of information to record a visitor’s online interactions with one or more Web pages. That information includes, as an example, the Internet Protocol address assigned by an Internet service provider to the visitor’s computer.
We use the following analytics tools on our website:
| Name | Purpose | Expiration |
| SULUSESSID | This cookie is used to maintain an anonymized unique identifier for your session. The session cookie is not persisted on your hard disk. | Expires when your browsing session ends. |
| _ga | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish between visitors and track how they use the website, helping us improve our site. | 2 years |
| _gid | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish between visitors and track how they use the website. | 24 hours |
| _gat | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 10 minutes |
| __utma | Set by Google Analytics, this cookie is used to distinguish users and sessions. It is created when the JavaScript library executes and updates each time data is sent to Google Analytics. | 2 years from set/update |
| __utmb | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to determine new sessions/visits. It updates every time data is sent to Google Analytics. | 30 minutes from set/update |
| __utmc | This session-based cookie is used to determine whether the user is in a new session or visit. It works with the __utmb cookie to establish session continuity. | Expires when browser is closed |
| __utmz | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to store the traffic source or campaign through which a visitor reached the website. | 6 months |
| __utmt | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate to reduce the load on the servers. | 10 minutes |
These services may also collect information regarding the use of other sites, apps and online resources. You can learn about Google’s practices on the Google website.
How will We Use Analytics Information?
We rely on analytic tools to obtain information about you for two main purposes:
- to improve Our website based on the interactions of Our visitors;
- to evaluate the effectiveness of Our marketing campaigns;
- to understand Our visitor’s journey from campaign to website to customers;
- to establish personas and qualify leads
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time.
If You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly.
If You’d like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.
You can also opt-out of service specific tracking by installing browser add-ons:
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by following the steps described on this page.
Modification to Our Analytics Policy
We reserve the right to make modifications to Our Analytics Policy from time to time in order to adapt it to any changes in applicable laws or Our activities. The date of the latest version of Our Analytics Policy is indicated at the top of this page. By continuing to use Our website, you are consenting to any changes to this Policy.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time.
If You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly.
If You’d like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.
- For the Chrome web browser, please visit this page from Google: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- For the Internet Explorer web browser, please visit this page from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
- For the Firefox web browser, please visit this page from Mozilla: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- For the Safari web browser, please visit this page from Apple: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For any other web browser, please visit your web browser’s official web pages.
More Information about Cookies
You can learn more about cookies: What Are Cookies?.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us:
- By email: David@monothology.com
