This Cookie Policy states that cookies are used by croydonlife.com (collectively “croydonlife.com”, “we”, “us” or “our”) on our websites, applications, advertisements and e-mails, newsletters and other related services. explains when and why it is used. certain partner and licensing websites that we do not own or operate but with which we have agreements (collectively the “Service”).
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small pieces of text that are downloaded to the devices you use to access and use the Service. Your browser or device keeps these cookies and makes them available each time you visit a site so it can recognize you and remember important information about you.
Session Cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your browser or device until you leave the site. They are deleted from your device after leaving the service.
Persistent Cookies stay on your browser or device much longer – depending on the cookie, they stay there until you delete them or reach their expiration date. These may be used, for example, to remember your preferences when you use the Service, to recognize you upon your return, and to improve your experience with the Service. The use of a persistent cookie may be linked to personal information when interacting with the Service, such as when you choose to store your usernames so you don’t have to enter them each time you access your accounts. A persistent cookie associated with your account information will then be stored on your computer. If you decline the persistent cookie, you can still use the Service, but you will be limited in some areas of the Service.
Can I Change My Cookie Preferences?
You can always change your cookie preferences or delete cookies altogether, as discussed below.
Browser settings also allow you to choose whether to accept cookies or limit certain cookies. Most browsers also provide functionality that allows you to review and delete cookies. You can refer to this guide for information on commonly used browsers . If you use the Service without changing your browser settings, we will assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Service. Please note that if cookies are disabled, not all features of the Service may work as intended.
If you prefer not to collect information that can be used to help us determine which ads to serve you, opt out by clicking this icon on most of our web pages and apps. You can also disable or change your behavioral advertising cookie preferences by visiting the opt-out page for the Digital Advertising Alliance (US residents and non-EU or Canadian residents), European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU residents).
Flash Cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) cannot be changed by browser settings. The Adobe website provides extensive information on how to delete or disable Flash cookies – see the Adobe website for more information. Please note that if you disable or decline Flash cookies for the service, you may not be able to access certain features such as video content or services that require you to log in.
Your mobile operating system may allow you to prevent the collection or use of your information for interest-based advertising on mobile devices. You should refer to the instructions provided by your mobile device manufacturer, but this functionality is usually available in your device’s “Settings”. You can also prevent us from collecting information by turning off data collection for interest-based advertising in our apps or by uninstalling our apps.
Will This Policy Change?
We may change this Cookie Policy at any time. Please see the date at the top of this page to see when this Cookie Policy was last updated. Any changes to this Cookie Policy will become effective when we make the revised Cookie Policy available on the Service.
How Does Our Site Use Cookies?
Which Cookies Do We Use?
Below is a list of each category of cookies we use and why we use each cookie. First-party cookies are our own cookies set by us, controlled by us, and used to provide information about the use of the Service.
Essential Cookies or Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Service in order for you to act within the Service and use its features. Some features cannot work without these cookies. No information about your browsing habits is collected by these cookies.
Functional Cookies: These cookies remember how you choose to use the Service and enable us to improve the way the Service works. We can remember your settings and help serve you ads. Functional Cookies are persistent cookies that the Service remembers when your computer or device returns to that Service.
Analytical Cookies: Analytical Cookies allow us to improve our services by collecting information about your use of the Service. We use these cookies to help improve the way the website works. For example, Analytics Cookies show us statistics on the most frequently visited pages on the Service, help us record any difficulties you have with the Service, and show us if our ads are effective. We cannot personally identify you using these cookies, but third parties that provide these cookies can.
Behavioral Advertising Cookies: Behavioral Advertising Cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements to users both within and outside the Service. We analyze which pages you visit on these sites, which products or services you view, and whether you view the advertisements shown to you. We may also use cookies to learn if someone who sees an ad later visits the advertiser’s site. We use this information to send you interest-based advertisements, and we may also share this information with third parties. Similarly, our partners may use a cookie to determine whether we are showing an ad and how it is performing, or to inform us about how you interact with the ads.
Third Party Cookies: Some cookies on the Service are operated by third parties such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook or Comscore. Some of these third parties (for example, third party advertisers) may use cookies in our advertisements on the Service, in emails or on other websites to allow them to offer the services they provide. Some of the cookies operated by third parties may be used for analytical purposes such as tracking, analyzing and preventing fraudulent traffic or other suspicious activity. To create a user-friendly experience, some of our third-party promotions and advertisements are designed to automatically forward users’ information to the third party’s landing page when you choose to “click” on a third party’s ad or promotion. We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. This means that it is not possible for us to manage these cookies. This Policy covers the use of cookies only by website and does not cover the use of cookies by any third party. Some of these third-party cookies are not session-based and have varying expiration dates. Please check the websites of these third parties for details on how they use cookies. Some of these third-party cookies are not session-based and have varying expiration dates. Please check the websites of these third parties for details on how they use cookies. Some of these third-party cookies are not session-based and have varying expiration dates. Please check the websites of these third parties for details on how they use cookies.
Flash Cookies: In certain circumstances, we may use Adobe Flash Player to serve special content such as video clips or animation. Flash cookies are stored on your device, but are managed through a different interface than provided by your web browser. This means that it is not possible to manage Flash cookies at the browser level in the same way you manage other types of cookies. Instead, you can access your Flash management tools directly from Adobe’s website.
Geolocation Information: Some devices allow applications to access real-time location-based information (for example, GPS). Some photos or other content you place on the Service may contain recorded location information. We may use this information to optimize your experience. Also, some of the information we collect from a device, such as its IP address, can sometimes be used to estimate a device’s location.