Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2024
1. Introduction and who we are
Our website https://clearvpn.com/ uses cookies. Insofar as those cookies are not strictly necessary for the provision of online services, we will ask you to consent to our use of cookies when you first visit our website.
This cookie policy aims to give you information on how MacPaw (“MacPaw”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses cookies and other tracking technologies when you run this website (referred to together from this point forward as “Cookies,” unless otherwise stated).
Company’s details:
MacPaw Way Ltd.
Registered address: 6 Maximou Michailidi Str, Maximos Plaza Tower 3, 4th floor, Flat/Office 401, 3106, Limassol, Cyprus
Reg.No: 428214
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online service providers in order to (for example) make their websites or services work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies that are required for the website to operate properly are allowed to be set without your permission. All other cookies need to be approved before they can be set in the browser.
We may use Cookies for a variety of purposes and to enhance your online experience, for example, by remembering your log-in status.
We use both session and persistent tracking technologies. Tracking technologies (e.g., Cookies) can either be persistent (i.e., they remain on your computer until you delete them) or temporary (i.e., they last only until you close your browser).
We use first and third-party cookies. First party cookies are used and controlled by us to provide services. Third-party cookies are controlled by third-parties, mostly for advertising and analytics purposes.
Cookies may not contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
3. What Cookies do we use and how to adjust cookies
You have the choice whether to accept the use of Cookies and we have explained how you can exercise your rights, below.
Cookie Consent Management Tool
We use CookieYes Consent Banner for this website to inform users about the use of cookies and other technologies and to obtain their consent, if necessary, to their use and to the processing of their personal data through these technologies, to manage and document. This is necessary in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter c) GDPR in order to fulfill our legal obligation in accordance with Article 7 Paragraph 1 GDPR to be able to prove the consent of the users. CookieYes is an offer from the provider CookieYes Limited (3 Warren Yard Warren Park, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW, United Kingdom, company number 13074037, VAT number GB381305513). CookieYes stores information about the categories of cookies used within our online offering and whether users have given or withdrawn their consent to the use of the individual categories. The data is stored in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie) in order to be able to assign the consent to a user or their device. The duration of storage of the consent is up to 13 months. Here, a pseudonymous user identifier is created and stored with the time of consent, information about the scope of the consent (e.g. which categories of cookies and/or service providers) as well as the browser, system and device used.
Specific cookies used
Users can find details about the cookies used within our online offering, in particular information about the type and functionality of the cookies, the storage period and the respective provider, in the CookieYes Consent Banner.
Please note that you can always change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the “cookie” button at the bottom of the webpage. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.
You can configure your browser to decline some or all non-strictly necessary cookies, or to ask for your permission before accepting them. Please note that by deleting cookies or disabling cookies, you may be unable to access certain areas or features of our website. For more information on how to adjust or change your browser settings, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
We use the following cookies categories, for the following purposes:
(a) Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
(b) Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
(c) Functionality
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
(d) Advertisement
These cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Cookies that are required for the website to operate properly are allowed to be set without your permission. All other cookies need to be approved before they can be set in the browser.
4. What cookies are stored by service providers
Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.
We use Impact Radius cookies on our website. This is the third-party cookies provided by our partner Impact Tech, Inc. (US). The information gathered is used to prevent fraud while processing payments, to identify your device when you return to the websites that use the same network, as well as for advertisement purposes. You can find out more about Impact Radius’s privacy statement by visiting https://impact.com/privacy-policy/. The cookie categories are: Necessary, Advertisement, Analytics.
We use Google Analytics. Google Analytics gathers information about the use of our website by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website and sending analytical events about your use. We also use Google analytics to learn and understand your usage experience and present you with most relevant advertisement according to your user profile. We also use Google DoubleClick ID to present you relevant advertisement. You can find out more about Google’s use of information by visiting https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and you can review Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. The cookies categories are: Performance, Functional, Analytics, Advertisement.
We use a Facebook pixel on our website. Using the pixel, Facebook collects information about the users and use of our website. The information is used to personalise Facebook advertisements and to analyse the use of our website. To find out more about the Facebook pixel and about Facebook’s use of personal data generally, see the Facebook cookie policy at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/ and the Facebook privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy. The Facebook cookie policy includes information about controlling Facebook’s use of cookies to show you advertisements. If you are a registered Facebook user, you can adjust how advertisements are targeted by following the instructions at https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217. The cookies categories are: Analytics, Functional.
We use a YouTube pixel on our website. YouTube cookies are placed on your devices when you visit this website page where there is a YouTube video. This cookie is set by Youtube to keep track of user preferences for Youtube videos embedded in sites and to measure bandwidth, as well as to store your consents. You can learn about YouTube here https://about.youtube. YouTube is owned and operated by Google. You can find out more about Google’s use of information by visiting https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and you can review Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.The cookies categories are: Functionality, Analytics.
We use LinkedIn pixel on our website. LinkedIn cookies are placed for providing advertisement campaigns, in particular, campaign name, that is used in online offer to provide you with discounts; we also use LinkedIn cookies for analytics. You can find more about LinkedIn use of information by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. You can learn more about LinkedIn privacy statement by visiting privacy policy page https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The cookies categories are: Functional, Analytics.
We also use TikTok and Twitter social media pixels. Twitter social media pixels collect information about advertisements preferences and store information about how users use the website for tracking and targeting. TikTok sets cookies to track and improve the performance of advertising campaigns. You can learn more about TikTok privacy statement by visiting privacy policy page https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/privacy. You can learn more about Twitter privacy statement by visiting privacy policy page https://x.com/en/privacy. The cookies categories are: Advertisement.
5. How you can manage cookies settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can however obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
- https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 (Chrome);
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop (Firefox);
- https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/ (Opera);
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies (Internet Explorer);
- https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac (Safari);
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy (Edge).
Please be aware that blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of this website, and its certain functionalities may not be available for you.
6. How long will we store your cookies
Cookies will be expired according to the retention schedules set forth in CookieYes Consent Banner.
7. How to contact us
If you have any further questions and/or comments, please contact us [email protected]