Last updated: 8th December 2023
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) applies to websites operated by Hotselects Ltd. (“us”, “we”, “our”). By accessing or using our Sites, you consent to the use of cookies as described herein.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via our Sites. We encourage regular review of this page for current information on our privacy practices. Continued use of our Sites after any changes means you agree to be bound by such updates. If you do not accept this Policy, please stop using our Sites or adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and uses the same terms and definitions.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your web browser that allow the Site or third parties to recognize you as a visitor, not as a specific individual. Cookies are used to: (1) enable certain functionality, (2) provide analytics, (3) store your preferences, and (4) support ad delivery and interest-based advertising.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device until deleted or expired). Some cookies are placed by us (“first-party cookies”) and some by third parties (“third-party cookies”).
Cookies may sometimes be used with pixel tags (web beacons or clear GIFs), transparent images placed on our Sites, to help track visitor activity, referring sources, and for retargeting or interest-based advertising as specified in our Privacy Policy.
2. What Cookies Are Used on the Site?
When you use the Site or our services, we or third parties may store the following cookies in your browser:
Essential Cookies: First-party cookies that allow you to use features like remaining logged in or making purchases.
Analytics Cookies: Cookies that gather information on how our Sites are being used, to help us improve them or test new ads, pages, or features. These may be from us or third parties.
Preference Cookies: Cookies that store your Site preferences.
Ad Targeting Cookies: Third-party cookies used for behavioral or targeted advertising by ad platforms or networks, enabling relevant ads and tracking ad effectiveness.
3. How Do Third Parties Use Cookies on Our Sites?
Third-party vendors (such as analytics providers or ad networks) may use cookies to collect information about your activity on an anonymous basis. This may help understand your actions on our Sites and on other websites you visit afterward.
4. What Are My Cookie Options?
You may use your browser settings to delete or refuse cookies. Instructions for managing cookies in most browsers are available through your browser’s help pages. Note: refusing or deleting cookies may impact some Site features, limit saving your preferences, or affect page display.
You may also opt-out of specific third-party cookies by following instructions in the relevant third-party privacy policies.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies in Browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content settings. Select options under “Cookies”. See Chrome’s help page: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab. Adjust settings. See Microsoft’s page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
Microsoft Edge: More actions > Settings > View advanced settings > Cookies section. Select preferences and restart Edge.
Mozilla Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy panel. Adjust “Accept cookies for sites”. More details: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies
Opera: Settings > Quick Preferences > Enable/disable cookies. Details: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy
Safari on OSX: Safari > Preferences > Security > Accept cookies. Adjust as needed. More info: https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Other Browsers: Refer to the specific browser’s help or contact the provider.
If you disable cookies, you may not be able to use all website features or personalized content.
5. Managing Interest-Based Advertising
We and third parties may use cookies for “interest-based advertising,” delivering personalized ads and content. Learn more at www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or http://www.aboutads.info/choices (US).
6. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies
We use products/services from Google LLC, including:
Google Analytics: Uses cookies to analyze site usage. Data (including IP address) is stored on Google’s US servers. We use “IP masking” to anonymize addresses where required. For more information, see Google’s policies: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html and https://www.google.de/intl/en_uk/policies/. You can opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB
Google Dynamic Remarketing: Places cookies to serve targeted ads based on your site activity. Does not identify you personally.
Google AdWords: Places cookies for site advertising across Google’s network.
DoubleClick by Google: Places cookies for interest-based ads and tracking ad performance.
To opt out of Google’s use of cookies, visit Google’s Ads Settings.
We use Facebook technologies, including:
Facebook Custom Audiences: Anonymized data may be matched for ad targeting/analysis, but data remains encrypted and not individually identifiable.
Facebook Conversion Tracking Pixel: Tracks user actions after interacting with our Facebook ads, for statistical and market research purposes. Data is anonymous to us but may be processed by Facebook as detailed in their policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to better understand user experience. Hotjar collects pseudonymized user activity (e.g., page views, clicks) and device-level information. See details: Hotjar’s support site.
Outbrain, Taboola, Gemini, New Relic, Invoca
These partners provide tracking and advertising services as described, and their respective privacy policies govern data use. See their websites for details and opt-out options.
ActiveProspect and Jornaya
We use scripts/tools from these vendors to confirm user consent and document site activity, collecting data such as page URL, mouse movements, contact info, IP address, and interactions. For more info, see:
Jornaya Consumer Privacy Policy
Snapchat, Poptin, Quora
We use pixels and technologies from Snapchat, Poptin, and Quora to personalize advertising and measure ad performance. Each provider collects and uses data according to their own policies.
7. Managing Your Cookies
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. As described above, you can change this setting at any time. Disabling cookies may affect your experience and access to certain features.
8. Contact Information
For any questions about this Policy, please contact: support@hotselects.com
List of key third-party services used:
Google AdWords + Doubleclick – Google’s Ads Settings
Bing – Privacy dashboard
Cake – Privacy Policy
Facebook – Ads settings, Data Policy
Outbrain – Privacy Policy
Yahoo – Privacy Policy