Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. How We Use Cookies

TelecomHub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Understand how you use our website
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Improve user experience and website functionality

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.	Session / 1 year
Performance	Collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site to improve functionality.	Up to 2 years
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings for enhanced experience.	Up to 1 year
Targeting/Advertising	Deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history.	Up to 2 years

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
• Security: Protects against CSRF and other attacks
• Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across servers

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Links clicked and navigation patterns
• Error messages encountered
• Website load times and performance metrics

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

• Your language preference
• Region or country selection
• Display preferences (text size, layout)
• Previously visited pages

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Track pages you've visited
• Build a profile of your interests
• Deliver personalized ads through Google AdSense
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

3. Google AdSense Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites
• Prevent the same ad from appearing too frequently
• Detect and prevent ad click fraud
• Measure ad performance and conversions

3.1 Google's Use of Data

Google may use the following information:

• Ad viewing and interaction data
• Device type and browser information
• IP address (approximate location)
• Date and time of visits
• Websites visited before and after

3.2 Google's Privacy Policy

For detailed information about how Google collects and processes data, please read:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses information from sites that use our services

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: Advertising services
• Social Media Platforms: Sharing and engagement features

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt Out of Personalized Advertising

To opt out of personalized ads, visit:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain features may not work properly:

• Preference settings may not be saved
• Some website functionality may be limited
• You may see less relevant advertisements
• Analytics data will not be collected

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they're essential for website security and basic functionality.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for varying periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically up to 2 years)

8. Other Tracking Technologies

8.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images that help track user activity and email opens. Used in conjunction with cookies for analytics.

8.2 Local Storage

Browser storage that retains data across sessions, similar to cookies but with larger capacity.

8.3 Device Fingerprinting

We do not use device fingerprinting techniques to track users.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were made. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.

11. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (advertising, analytics)
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies and website functionality
• Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services

12. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Opt out of sale of personal information (CCPA)
• Access data collected through cookies

13. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: privacy@telecomhub.com
• Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry