Cookie Policy
Understand how ConnectLink uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
Last updated: 6/14/2025
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how ConnectLink ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
🔒 Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly
📊 Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
⚙️ Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings
🎯 Targeting Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertising content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Session management
- Load balancing and server optimization
- Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Time spent on pages
- Bounce rates and user flow
- Popular content and features
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Language preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Login credentials (if you choose to save them)
- Form data to prevent re-entry
- Personalized content recommendations
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance:
- Behavioral targeting based on browsing history
- Retargeting for users who visited specific pages
- Ad frequency capping
- Conversion tracking
- A/B testing for ad effectiveness
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance tracking | Google Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Hotjar | User experience analysis and heatmaps | Hotjar Privacy Policy |
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
🔄 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.
💾 Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period (or until you delete them) and are reactivated when you visit our website again.
Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Advertising cookies: Up to 1 year
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these settings at any time through our cookie preference center.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications when cookies are sent
⚠️ Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your access to some features.
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there's no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, but we respect user privacy preferences and are working toward compliance with emerging standards.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We'll notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@connectlink.bio
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: [Your Business Address]