Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Elevate Venture Group (EVG) (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing habits, preferences, and device information, allowing the website to recognize your device and improve your experience on subsequent visits.
There are two main types of cookies:

First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: Set by external domains, typically used for analytics, marketing, or advertising purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like logging into your account or filling out forms cannot be provided.

Purpose: Ensure proper website functionality.
Personal Data Collected: None.

b. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as the pages visited and links clicked. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve website performance.

Purpose: Analytics and performance tracking.
Personal Data Collected: Device data, IP address (anonymized).

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences or login details, to provide a more personalized experience.

Purpose: Personalization.
Personal Data Collected: User preferences.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit how often you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

Purpose: Marketing and retargeting.
Personal Data Collected:Personal Data Collected: Browsing behavior, IP address, device information.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party cookies for:

Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics help us analyze website traffic and user interactions to improve site performance.
Advertising: We use third-party partners like Facebook Pixel to run retargeting and advertising campaigns based on your browsing behavior.

These third parties may use cookies to collect data about your interactions with our website and other websites. We do not control the data collected by third parties and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for information on their data practices.

4. Cookie Consent and Management

In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide users with the option to manage their cookie preferences. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner, allowing you to:

Accept All Cookies
Reject Non-Essential Cookies
Customize Your Preferences

You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings from our website footer or through your browser settings.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you have the following rights concerning your data collected via cookies:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we collect through cookies.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information or the use of cookies for targeted advertising.
Delete:You can request the deletion of personal data collected through cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

Cookie Data: We retain cookie data for a maximum of 90 days from the date of collection. After this period, cookie data is automatically deleted unless renewed through further interactions on our website.
Analytics Data: Data collected for analytics purposes may be retained indefinitely depending on the third-party provider.

7. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge

You can also use third-party tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Opt-Out Tool or the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out to control how cookies are used for advertising purposes.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.