Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. 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 and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your device when you return to our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
BankTus LLC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our website performance and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples: Language preferences, font size, accessibility settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting pixels
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow certain third-party companies to place cookies on our website to provide services such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, which helps us improve our services.
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads
We may use Google Ads for advertising purposes. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our website and other sites on the internet.
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
Social Media Platforms
Our website may include social media features (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn buttons) that may set cookies to enable proper functionality of these features.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Mobile Devices
iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
Android: Browser settings > Privacy > Cookies
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some website features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality and security.
8. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user interactions and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
Local Storage
Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device for improved performance and functionality.
Session Storage
Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure transmission protocols
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Data minimization practices
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of your country of residence. When cookies collect information that is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website or email if changes are material
- Request renewed consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BankTus LLC
Privacy Officer
123 Financial District
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: privacy@banktus.com
14. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: