Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Nopsax ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at nopsax.com (the "Site"). This policy provides you with information about how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as explained below, but note that this may affect your experience on our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as web beacons (also known as clear GIFs or pixel tags), local storage, and other tracking technologies. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These can be categorized as follows:

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

Examples of essential cookies we use:

• Session cookies for managing user sessions
• Security cookies for detecting authentication abuses
• Shopping cart cookies for remembering items in your cart

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

• Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Performance cookies to monitor Site performance
• Audience measurement cookies to understand our user base

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the Site 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.

Examples of functionality cookies we use:

• Language preference cookies to remember your preferred language
• Region preference cookies to show relevant content based on your location
• User interface customization cookies to remember your preferences

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Site 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 sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Examples of targeting/advertising cookies we use:

• Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history
• Social media cookies to enable sharing functions
• Marketing optimization cookies to measure ad performance

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may be placed by third-party service providers when you visit our Site.

Examples of third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics for site analytics
• Google Ads for advertising
• Facebook Pixel for social media integration and advertising
• Payment processors for secure payment processing

Please note that we do not have control over these third-party cookies. You should check the respective privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, sometimes for up to several years, unless you delete them manually.

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also customize your cookie preferences by selecting which categories of cookies you wish to allow.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Site. If you choose to disable certain cookies, you may not be able to use some features of the Site properly.

6.3 Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies

For cookies placed by third-party services, you can opt out through the mechanisms provided by those third parties:

• Google Analytics: You can opt out by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Google Ads: You can customize your Google Ads settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
• Facebook: You can adjust your Facebook ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences.

6.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, our Site does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

7. Data Collection and Use

The information collected through cookies may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of your visit
• Pages you viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Referring website
• Device information

We use this information to:

• Provide and maintain our Site
• Improve user experience
• Analyze how our Site is used
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Facilitate secure transactions
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Table

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our Site:

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry
session_id	Nopsax	Maintains user session state across page requests	Session
csrf_token	Nopsax	Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks	Session
cart_items	Nopsax	Stores shopping cart contents	30 days
cookie_consent	Nopsax	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users for analytics purposes	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites	1 minute

Functionality Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry
language	Nopsax	Remembers your language preference	1 year
ui_theme	Nopsax	Remembers your preference for site theme	1 year
recently_viewed	Nopsax	Tracks products you've recently viewed	30 days

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry
_fbp	Facebook	Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements	3 months
IDE	Google (DoubleClick)	Used for serving targeted advertisements	1 year
conversion_id	Nopsax	Tracks conversion events for ad optimization	30 days

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Nopsax
312 Belle St
Alton, IL 62002
United States
Email: privacy@nopsax.com
Phone: +1 (618) 433-8989