Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the ‘Right to Counsel in Criminal Cases’ website. We are committed to providing an excellent user experience while upholding strict data privacy standards. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies used on our website, ensuring compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), ePrivacy Directive, CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and UK GDPR.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering user preferences, enabling functionality, and providing analytics to improve website performance. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their function:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website, allowing us to provide services like secure login, account management, and site navigation.
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Performance Cookies: Used to optimize and accelerate website performance, these cookies collect information about how you interact with our site, including page response times, errors, and resource loading.
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Functionality Cookies: Enhance the functionality of our website by storing user preferences, language settings, and providing personalized content or ads based on your interests.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We employ a combination of first-party and third-party cookies on our website:
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First-Party Cookies: Necessary for navigating the site, maintaining user sessions, and providing basic functionality as outlined above.
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Third-Party Cookies: Used by our trusted partners for analytics, advertising, and personalization purposes. These include tools provided by Google Analytics and social media platforms for sharing content.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set specific settings for different types of cookies. The method varies depending on your browser, but commonly found under ‘Privacy’ or ‘Settings’ options.
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Opt-Out Tools: We respect your choice to opt out of tracking by third-party services. You can find and use opt-out tools provided by these services, such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
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Deleting Cookies: You can also delete cookies that have been stored on your device through browser settings. Keep in mind that this will not affect your preferences across websites until you reset them individually or clear all data.
Third-Party Cookie Information
We partner with third-party service providers to enhance our website’s functionality and user experience:
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Analytics: Google Analytics collects anonymous data about visitors’ behavior on our site, which helps us understand how users interact with our content. This information is used to improve the website and tailor content to your interests.
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Advertising: We may use third-party advertising networks to serve targeted ads based on your browsing history. These cookies collect aggregated data for ad personalization but do not identify individual users.
Consent and Cookie Preferences
Your consent to our use of cookies is necessary for certain functions, especially for performance and targeting purposes. A banner or pop-up may appear upon your first visit, asking you to accept or decline these cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or by contacting us using the details below.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review it periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, your privacy, or would like to exercise your cookie preferences, please contact us at: [email protected].