Cookie Policy – Teen Depression Support
Introduction
Welcome to Teen Depression Support! We are committed to providing a positive and supportive online experience for our users while respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding the use of cookies on our website, https://teen-depression-support.trustedstandard.com, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and UK GDPR.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in enhancing user experience by enabling websites to remember your preferences, login details, and browsing behavior. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their purpose and functionality.
Types of Cookies Used
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable features like access to secure areas, account management, and remember user settings. The use of these cookies is necessary for us to provide you with services as requested.
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Performance Cookies: We employ performance cookies to monitor and improve the performance of our website. These cookies collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and unique device identifier. This data helps us understand how our site is used, allowing us to optimize its performance and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by enabling certain non-essential features. They remember your preferences, language settings, and other customization options, ensuring a personalized browsing experience when you return to our site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use targeting or advertising cookies to deliver relevant content and ads tailored to your interests. These cookies collect data about your online behavior, including pages visited and links clicked, to serve you with targeted advertisements both on our site and other participating platforms.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here’s how you can manage or delete them:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, receive notifications when a cookie is set, or reject all cookies. Each browser provides instructions on how to adjust these settings.
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Cookie Deletion: You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device by clearing your browser’s cache and history. However, this may affect your user experience as certain preferences will need to be reset.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party cookies, which are set by services or platforms other than ours. These cookies support features such as sharing content on social media, analytics, and advertising. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies.
Consent and Cookie Preferences
Your consent for using cookies can be given through various methods:
- By continuing to browse our website after the cookie banner appears, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
- You can also adjust your cookie settings at any time through your browser preferences or by contacting us at [email protected].
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to ensure it remains current with legal requirements and best practices. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to periodically check this page for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or your privacy, please reach out to us at [email protected].