What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies help us understand your browsing behavior and improve your experience on our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site. They enable you to navigate our Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Site. Without these cookies, certain functionalities might not be available.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter any errors. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Site.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced features. They help us tailor the Site to your preferences and make your experience more personalized.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Improving Website Functionality: To enhance your browsing experience and make our Site more user-friendly.
• Analytics and Performance: To collect information about how visitors interact with our Site and to understand overall visitor behavior.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings, making your experience more personalized.
• Advertising: To serve you with tailored advertisements that match your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers.

Managing Cookies

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here’s how you can manage cookies on different browsers:

• For Chrome: Go to [Settings] > [Privacy and security] > [Cookies and other site data].
• For Firefox: Go to [Preferences] > [Privacy & Security] > [Cookies and Site Data].
• For Safari: Go to [Preferences] > [Privacy] > [Cookies and website data].

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Consent to Use Cookies

By continuing to use our Site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings accordingly or not use our Site.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified as either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies.” Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Site.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Sterlingstech
• [Address]
• [Email Address]
• [Phone Number]