Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 10, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how CloudGaze Weather Forecast ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CloudGaze) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first and third party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, however, as described below.
2. Performance and Functionality Cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable. These cookies help us remember choices you have made such as your preferred language or region to provide enhanced, more personal features.
3. Analytics and Customization Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you. We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies.
4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. We may share this information with third parties for this purpose.
5. Social Networking Cookies
These cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our website through third party social networking and other websites. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes. These cookies allow you to share our content with social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie table below or by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of each page.
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
Detailed Contact Information
6. Cookie Management Team
Our dedicated cookie management team can be reached for any questions regarding our cookie policy and practices. They are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. For immediate assistance with cookie-related issues, please use our live chat feature or submit a ticket through our support portal. The team specializes in helping users manage their cookie preferences and addressing any concerns about data collection.
7. Data Protection Officer
Our Data Protection Officer oversees all aspects of our data collection and processing activities, including cookie usage. You can contact the DPO for matters relating to GDPR compliance, data subject requests, or concerns about how your personal data is being handled through cookies. All communications with the DPO are treated with the highest level of confidentiality and are typically responded to within 48 hours.
8. Technical Support for Cookie Issues
For technical issues related to cookie functionality, such as problems with preference settings not being saved or errors with cookie consent banners, our technical support team is available 24/7. They can guide you through browser-specific cookie management and troubleshoot any website functionality issues that arise from cookie restrictions. Support is available via phone, email, and live chat.
9. Marketing Opt-Out Requests
To opt out of marketing and advertising cookies, please contact our marketing department through the designated opt-out form on our website. This will prevent your data from being used for personalized advertising while still allowing you to use our core services. Note that you may still see generic advertisements after opting out. Processing of opt-out requests may take up to 72 hours to fully take effect across all platforms.
10. Analytics Data Access Requests
If you wish to access the analytics data we have collected about your website usage through cookies, you can submit a formal request to our data compliance team. We are required to provide this information within 30 days of receiving a valid request. Please note that some aggregated or anonymized data may not be subject to access requests as it cannot be tied to individual users.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of our website after any changes or revisions to this Cookie Policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of such revised Cookie Policy.
Where Can You Get Further Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at privacy@cloudgaze.com or contact us at: