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, provide a better user experience, and deliver information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expire) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other domains).
How We Use Cookies
Mastic Agency uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how you use our services, and improve our offerings. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies to verify logged-in users
- Security cookies to prevent fraud
- Session cookies to maintain your preferences during a visit
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies to track website usage
- Heat mapping tools to understand user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language, region, or login information) to provide a more personalized experience.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- User interface customization cookies
- Video player settings
4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content based on your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Social media tracking pixels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
- Retargeting cookies for ad campaigns
- Conversion tracking cookies
- Interest-based advertising cookies
5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies enable you to share content from our website on social media platforms and may also be used by social networks to track your browsing activity across different websites.
Examples:
- Facebook "Like" button cookies
- LinkedIn "Share" button cookies
- Instagram embedded content cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content and features from third-party services that use their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Common third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing campaigns
- Facebook Pixel: To track conversions and optimize ad targeting
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For B2B marketing analytics
- YouTube: For embedded video content
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies only
- Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use industry opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies:
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can adjust privacy settings in your device's settings menu or use the "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android) options.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features and functionality may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them
You can view the specific expiration dates of cookies through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
To learn more about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: