1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
CadenceRadar uses cookies responsibly and in line with our privacy-first principles. We only collect the minimum data necessary to improve your experience and provide our services effectively.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance optimization
- Cookie consent preferences and settings
- Shopping cart functionality and checkout processes
- Form submission and data validation
- Accessibility features and user interface preferences
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year for persistent functionality
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and bounce rates
- Traffic sources, referral information, and campaign effectiveness
- Device and browser information for optimization
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
- User journey patterns and conversion funnels
- Site search queries and results interaction
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Duration: Up to 2 years for trend analysis and comparison
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings, themes, and customizations
- Form data to improve usability and reduce re-entry
- Recently viewed content and recommendations
- Chat widget preferences and conversation history
- Video player settings and playback preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year or until preferences are changed
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Tracking conversion from marketing campaigns and advertisements
- Personalizing content based on interests and behavior
- Preventing duplicate ad displays and frequency capping
- Cross-device tracking for consistent experience
- Retargeting and remarketing campaign optimization
- Social media integration and sharing functionality
- A/B testing and content optimization
Duration: Up to 1 year for campaign tracking and optimization
3. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We may use trusted third-party services that set their own cookies to enhance functionality:
3.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Hotjar: User experience analysis, heatmaps, and session recordings
- Mixpanel: Product analytics and user engagement tracking
- Amplitude: User journey analysis and conversion optimization
3.2 Support and Communication Services
- Intercom: Customer support chat functionality and user messaging
- Zendesk: Help desk and support ticket management
- Calendly: Meeting scheduling and calendar integration
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Services
- HubSpot: Marketing automation, lead tracking, and CRM
- LinkedIn Ads: Professional network advertising and conversion tracking
- Google Ads: Search and display advertising campaigns
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and audience building
3.4 Performance and Security Services
- Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security protection
- New Relic: Application performance monitoring
4. Cookie Management and Control
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
4.2 Our Cookie Preference Center
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Reject non-essential cookies while keeping essential functionality
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
- Change your preferences at any time through our preference center
4.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking:
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:
5.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent:
- Logging into your account or accessing secure areas
- Maintaining session state during your visit
- Security features functioning properly
- Form submissions and data processing
- Shopping cart functionality and checkout processes
5.2 Non-Essential Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:
- Less personalized experience and content
- Repeated display of dismissed messages and notifications
- Loss of preference settings and customizations
- Less relevant content recommendations and suggestions
- Inability to track marketing campaign effectiveness
- Reduced functionality of embedded content and widgets
6. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies
Our mobile applications and other digital properties may use similar technologies:
- Local storage and cached data for offline functionality
- Device identifiers for analytics and crash reporting
- Push notification tokens and preferences
- App usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Location data (with explicit permission)
- Biometric data for authentication (with consent)
- Camera and microphone access (with permission)
You can manage these through your device settings, app preferences, or by contacting our support team.
7. Data Protection and Privacy Compliance
Our cookie usage aligns with our privacy-first approach and complies with applicable regulations:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance for EU users
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) compliance for California residents
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) for Canadian users
- ePrivacy Directive compliance for electronic communications
- Regular privacy impact assessments and audits
- Data minimization principles in all cookie implementations
- Transparent consent mechanisms and clear opt-out options
8. Cookie Security and Data Protection
We implement robust security measures for all cookie data:
- Encryption of sensitive cookie data in transit and at rest
- Secure cookie flags to prevent unauthorized access
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and monitoring for cookie-related systems
- Data retention limits and automatic expiration
- Incident response procedures for security breaches
9. International Data Transfers
Cookie data may be processed in various countries where we or our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
- Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
- Certification schemes and binding corporate rules
- Regular compliance monitoring and audits
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- Our cookie usage practices and technologies
- Legal requirements and regulatory guidance
- Third-party services and integrations we use
- Industry standards and best practices
- User feedback and privacy preferences
We will notify you of significant changes via email, in-platform notifications, or website announcements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie usage, this policy, or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
