Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 19 AUG 20205
Last Updated: 19 AUG 20205
Version: 1.3
1. Introduction and Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how ScribePromp ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://scribepromt.com and any related subdomains (collectively, the "Service"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We are committed to transparency about our data collection practices and respect your privacy rights under applicable laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other applicable privacy frameworks worldwide.
Your Consent and Control: By continuing to use our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preference Center or browser settings. Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What Are Cookies
Definition and Functionality
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and gather analytical information.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons/Pixel Tags: Small transparent image files that help us understand how you interact with our website
- Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that exists only during your browser session
- Software Development Kits (SDKs): Code packages that may collect information in mobile applications
- Fingerprinting: Techniques that collect information about your device configuration
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie and sends it back to our server each time you visit pages on our site. This allows us to recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience.
3. Types of Cookies Used
We categorize cookies based on their function, duration, and origin:
By Function
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring secure connections
- Authentication: Remembering your login status
- Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers
- Session Management: Maintaining your session as you navigate our site
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing requested services
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to help us improve performance:
- Traffic Analysis: Understanding visitor patterns and popular content
- Error Monitoring: Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Speed Optimization: Measuring page load times and performance
- Usage Statistics: Generating reports on website functionality
Legal Basis: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest in improving our services
Examples: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Hotjar
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language Preferences: Remembering your preferred language
- Region Settings: Customizing content based on your location
- Accessibility Features: Maintaining your accessibility preferences
- Form Data: Temporarily storing information you've entered
Legal Basis: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest in providing enhanced user experience
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
- Targeted Advertising: Showing ads based on your interests
- Ad Performance: Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Retargeting: Displaying ads to previous visitors on other websites
- Social Media Integration: Enabling sharing and social media features
Legal Basis: Consent
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
By Duration
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Used primarily for maintaining your session and ensuring site functionality
- Duration: Until browser session ends
Persistent Cookies
- Stored on your device for a specified period
- Used for remembering preferences and providing personalized experiences
- Duration: Varies from days to years, depending on purpose
By Origin
First-Party Cookies
- Set directly by our website domain
- Used primarily for core site functionality and our own analytics
- Examples: Authentication, preferences, shopping cart contents
Third-Party Cookies
- Set by external services we use on our website
- Used for advertising, analytics, and social media integration
- Examples: Google Analytics, social media plugins, advertising networks
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Cookie Usage
Purposes for Cookie Usage
We use cookies for the following specific purposes:
Essential Site Operations
- Enabling secure login and authentication
- Maintaining shopping cart contents
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
- Load balancing and technical optimization
User Experience Enhancement
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Customizing content based on your location
- Providing multilingual support
- Enabling accessibility features
Analytics and Performance Monitoring
- Understanding how our website is used
- Identifying popular content and user pathways
- Monitoring and improving site performance
- Debugging technical issues
Marketing and Advertising
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Retargeting previous visitors
- Supporting affiliate marketing programs
Social Media Integration
- Enabling social sharing functionality
- Displaying social media content
- Facilitating social login options
Legal Bases
Under applicable privacy laws, we rely on the following legal bases:
GDPR (European Union):
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for marketing cookies
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for analytics and functional cookies
- Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)) for strictly necessary cookies
CCPA (California):
- Business purpose for operational cookies
- Consent for sale/sharing of personal information through advertising cookies
PIPEDA (Canada):
- Consent for collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
- Implied consent for necessary operational functions
5. Cookie Duration and Storage Periods
Storage Periods by Category
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Session cookies: Deleted when browser is closed
- Authentication cookies: 30 days (or until logout)
- Security cookies: 24 hours to 1 year
Performance and Analytics Cookies:
- Google Analytics: 2 years (configurable)
- Heatmap tools: 1 year
- Performance monitoring: 6 months
Functional Cookies:
- Preference cookies: 1-2 years
- Language settings: 1 year
- Accessibility preferences: 1 year
Marketing and Advertising Cookies:
- Advertising cookies: 30 days to 2 years
- Retargeting cookies: 30-90 days
- Social media cookies: Varies by platform (typically 1-2 years)
Automatic Deletion
Cookies are automatically deleted when they reach their expiration date. You can also delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Partnerships
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with various third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device:
Analytics Providers
Advertising Partners
Customer Support
Content Delivery
Data Sharing and Processing
When you interact with third-party cookies:
- Information may be shared with these partners according to their privacy policies
- Data processing may occur in countries outside your jurisdiction
- We contractually require partners to protect your data appropriately
- You can opt out of third-party cookies through our Cookie Preference Center
Managing Third-Party Cookies
You can control third-party cookies through:
- Our Cookie Preference Center
- Browser settings
- Third-party opt-out tools (e.g., Network Advertising Initiative opt-out)
- Platform-specific privacy settings
7. User Rights and Control Options
Your Rights Under Applicable Laws
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:
Under GDPR (EU/EEA/UK):
- Right to Consent: Provide or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Right of Access: Request information about cookies placed on your device
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Under CCPA (California):
- Right to Know: Information about personal information collected through cookies
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
Under PIPEDA (Canada):
- Right to Access: Access personal information collected about you
- Right to Correction: Correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where applicable
How to Exercise Your Rights
Browser Controls
All modern browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies entirely
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are placed
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- 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
Contact Us
To exercise your rights or for privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: scribeprompt@gmail.com
- Mail: Av. del Puerto 615, Rincon de Milberg, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your requests within:
- GDPR: 30 days (extendable to 60 days for complex requests)
- CCPA: 45 days (extendable to 90 days for complex requests)
- PIPEDA: 30 days (extendable with notification)
8. International Compliance Considerations
Cross-Border Data Transfers
When cookies involve the transfer of personal data across international borders:
From EU/EEA/UK:
- We use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Some transfers are based on adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- We maintain records of all international transfers
From Canada:
- Transfers comply with PIPEDA requirements for cross-border disclosure
- We ensure adequate protection in destination countries
- Users are informed of potential foreign law enforcement access
From California:
- Third-party cookies may involve data sharing across state and national borders
- We provide transparency about data processing locations
- Users can opt out of such sharing through our preference center
Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions
European Union/EEA/UK
- Consent requirements for non-essential cookies
- Cookie banners with clear accept/reject options
- Granular control over cookie categories
- Regular consent renewal (every 13 months recommended)
California
- CCPA disclosure requirements for personal information collection
- Opt-out mechanisms for data sale/sharing
- Non-discrimination provisions
Canada
- PIPEDA compliance for personal information collection
- Provincial privacy law compliance (where applicable)
- Clear notification and consent procedures
Other Jurisdictions
We monitor privacy law developments globally and update our practices to ensure compliance with:
- Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
- Australia's Privacy Act
- Japan's Personal Information Protection Act
- Other applicable regional privacy laws
9. Contact Information and Dispute Resolution
Primary Contact Information
Data Protection Officer/Privacy Officer:
- Name: Valerii Igumenstev
- Email: scribeprompt@gmail.com
- Address: Av. del Puerto 615, Rincon de Milberg, Provincia de Buenos Aires
General Privacy Inquiries:
- Name: Valerii Igumenstev
- Email: scribeprompt@gmail.com
- Address: Av. del Puerto 615, Rincon de Milberg, Provincia de Buenos Aires
Complaint and Dispute Resolution
If you're not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you can:
File Complaints with Supervisory Authorities:
European Union/EEA:
United Kingdom:
California:
Canada:
10. Policy Updates and Version Control
Update Procedures
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage practices
- New legal requirements
- Technological developments
- Business changes
Notification of Changes
Material Changes:
- Email notification to registered users (where applicable)
- Prominent notice on our website for 30 days
- Updated effective date clearly displayed
- Option to review changes before continued use
Minor Changes:
- Updated "Last Modified" date
- Changes highlighted in our Privacy Center
- Annual summary of all updates
Version History
We maintain a record of all policy versions, including:
- Version numbers and effective dates
- Summary of changes made
- Archive of previous versions
- Contact information for historical inquiries
Regular Review Schedule
We review this Cookie Policy:
- Annually: Comprehensive review of all provisions
- Quarterly: Review of third-party partnerships and tools
- As Needed: When laws change or new technologies are implemented
Acceptance of Updates
Continued use of our Service after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Where required by law, we will seek fresh consent for material changes affecting cookie usage.
Appendix B: Definitions
Cookie: A small text file placed on your device by a website to store information about your visit.
Personal Data/Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, or erasure.
Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Data Processor: An entity that processes personal data on behalf of a data controller.
Consent: Any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of agreement to the processing of personal data.