At HelpingHands, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website, your rights under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and how you can manage your preferences regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These files store information about your browsing activities and preferences, which helps improve your experience and make websites more efficient.
Cookies serve various purposes, such as remembering your login credentials, tracking your browsing activity, and analyzing website performance. They can be classified as either first-party (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party cookies (set by external services, such as advertisers).
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience on HelpingHands:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website. Without them, certain features (such as navigating the site or accessing secure areas) cannot function.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting data. This allows us to improve website functionality and performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region, to enhance your experience on the site.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They also help track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect data on user behavior to improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit access to some features.
To manage cookies, follow these steps:
- For Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- For Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
You can also use third-party tools or browser extensions to block cookies if you prefer.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to first-party cookies, we use third-party cookies to help us analyze site traffic, serve advertisements, and integrate with social media platforms. These third parties may collect data, such as your IP address, device type, and browsing patterns, to provide more personalized content and advertising.
Examples of third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: To track website performance and user behavior.
- Google Ads: To display targeted ads.
- Social Media Platforms: For sharing content and logging in with social media accounts.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information on how they collect and use your data.
Consent and Control
When you visit our website, we request your consent to use cookies. You can provide consent by clicking “Accept” on the cookie banner that appears when you first visit HelpingHands. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can select “Decline” or adjust your preferences in the cookie settings.
Once you’ve provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or clearing your cookies from your browser settings.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As part of our GDPR compliance, we ensure that your privacy rights are respected. Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you.
- Correct any inaccurate data we may have about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
- Withdraw your consent for the use of cookies and other data processing at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, GDPR compliance, or how we handle your personal data, please feel free to contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (555) 384-7901
- Mailing Address:
HelpingHands
123 Gold Lane, Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
We will respond to all inquiries promptly and take the necessary steps to ensure your privacy is protected.