Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SafeHaven ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at safehaven.cc ("Website") or use our mobile application ("App"). This policy provides you with information about how we use these technologies, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy. By using our Website or App, you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by a third party on our behalf or by a third party with whom we partner). They can also be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These include:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Session Cookie	Used to maintain your session state and remember your preferences	Session (expires when browser is closed)
Authentication Cookie	Used to identify you when you are logged in	30 days
Google Analytics	Used to collect information about how visitors use our site	2 years
Preference Cookie	Used to remember your preferences and settings	1 year

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies to track your interaction with our Website and App:

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

These are small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our Website, App, and email messages. They help us to deliver cookies, count visits, understand usage patterns, determine if an email has been opened and acted upon, and measure the effectiveness of our communications.

4.2 Local Storage Objects

We may use technologies such as local shared objects (also known as "Flash cookies") and local storage (such as HTML5 storage) to store content information and preferences. Third parties with whom we partner to provide certain features on our Website or to display advertising based upon your browsing activity may use Flash cookies or HTML5 to collect and store information.

4.3 Software Development Kits (SDKs)

SDKs are blocks of code included in our App that provide functionality similar to cookies and web beacons but specifically for mobile applications. They may collect information such as device identifiers, usage data, and location data.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies

Some cookies and similar technologies on our Website and App are placed by third parties. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites and online services. We do not control these third parties or how they use these technologies.

Third parties that may set cookies when you use our Website or App include:

Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users engage with our Website and App
Advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements to you
Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) if you use social media features on our Website or App
Content providers (such as YouTube or Vimeo) if we embed videos or other media on our Website

6. Managing Cookies and Similar Technologies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. You may be able to manage other technologies in the same way that you manage cookies using your browser's preferences.

6.1 Browser Controls

You can generally activate or later deactivate the use of cookies through a web browser. To learn more about how to do this, please consult your browser's technical information. Below are links to instructions for some common browsers:

6.2 Mobile App Controls

For our App, you can limit the collection of certain data by adjusting the settings on your mobile device. For example:

For iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising and toggle on "Limit Ad Tracking"
For Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads and toggle on "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

6.3 Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking for websites, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available here.

6.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers include the ability to transmit "Do Not Track" signals. We do our best to honor "Do Not Track" requests, although our Website and App may not respond to all types of mechanisms for expressing Do Not Track preferences.

Please note: If you choose to block cookies and similar technologies, some features of our Website and App may not work correctly.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Website. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@safehaven.cc
Postal Address: SafeHaven, 123 App Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

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