Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 25, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Cookies

Curiosity Boost uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our website
  • To improve our website and services
  • To deliver relevant advertising
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
curiosityboost_cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences1 year
session_idMaintains your sessionSession

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - throttle request rate1 minute

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook Pixel - advertising3 months
ads/ga-audiencesGoogle Ads remarketingSession
li_sugrLinkedIn advertising3 months

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
localeRemembers your language preference1 year
timezoneStores your timezone setting1 year

4. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can customize your preferences at any time through this tool.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block all cookies or specific types
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through these tools:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may need to manually adjust settings on each visit
  • Some content may not be personalized to your interests
  • Your experience may be less optimal

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook/Meta
  • LinkedIn
  • HubSpot

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@curiosityboost.com
Phone: +1 (234) 567-890

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.