Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionalities.

2. How We Use Cookies

ZichMedia uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To authenticate and identify you when you use our website
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To deliver targeted advertising and marketing
• To improve website performance and functionality
• To provide security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session management cookies
• Authentication cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. These cookies help us improve how our website works.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error tracking cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or theme selection) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Language preference cookies
• Theme selection cookies (dark/light mode)
• User preference cookies

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

• Facebook Pixel
• Google Ads remarketing cookies
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
• Other advertising network cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing services
• Facebook: For social media integration and advertising
• Chat widgets: For customer support functionality
• Payment processors: For secure payment handling

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your session state while you navigate our website.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and analyze long-term usage patterns.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• Notify you when you receive a cookie
• Decline cookies automatically
• Delete previously stored cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt-out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings page
• Facebook: Adjust your Facebook Ads Preferences
• General opt-out: Visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choice to use browser settings and extensions that block tracking technologies.

8. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technologies like HTML5 local storage to store information on your device. This helps us improve website performance and user experience. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

9. 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 not be able to log in to your account
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may be limited
• You may see less relevant advertising
• Website performance monitoring may be affected

10. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies we use may collect personal information about you. For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We process any personal data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

13. Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.