Cookies Policies
Last Updated: December 3, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
AboutThatVendor uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- To keep you logged in to your account
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our platform
- To improve our services and user experience
- To provide personalized content
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- To detect and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the platform to function properly
Duration: Session or up to 12 months
Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to work.
Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, notification preferences
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our platform
Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, user behavior analysis
Third Parties: Google Analytics, Mixpanel (anonymized data)
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track your activity to show relevant advertisements
Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, conversion tracking
Third Parties: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Twitter Ads
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on our platform. These include:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Mixpanel: Product analytics and user engagement tracking
Advertising Partners
- Google Ads: Display relevant advertisements
- Facebook Pixel: Measure ad effectiveness and retargeting
- Twitter Ads: Social media advertising and conversion tracking
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and login functionality
- Twitter: Social sharing and embedded content
- LinkedIn: Professional networking features
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit AboutThatVendor, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account or footer link.
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Do Not Track
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- You may see less relevant content
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function.
8. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Mobile Identifiers: Advertising IDs (IDFA for iOS, AAID for Android)
- SDKs: Software development kits for analytics and functionality
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies for storing preferences
You can manage these through your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Advertising).
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notification on our platform
- Sending an email to registered users (for major changes)
10. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy .
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: privacy@aboutthatvendor.com
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and tracking technologies. You have full control over your cookie preferences, and we respect your choices.
Quick Reference: Cookie Categories
| Category | Required | Can Opt Out | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Session - 12 months |
| Functional | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Up to 24 months |