Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a better browsing experience.

Similar tracking technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers cookies and all such similar technologies collectively referred to as "cookies."

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. They cannot be disabled without affecting core site functionality:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate the website
• Security cookies: Help detect and prevent malicious activity and fraudulent requests
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure consistent performance across server infrastructure

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve performance and content:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session durations, bounce rates, and user flow through our website
• Hotjar (if applicable): Records heatmaps and user session data to improve UX

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify individual users from this data.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to personalize your experience:

• Language and region preferences
• Form completion state (to avoid losing progress)

2.4 Marketing Cookies

If you have given consent, these cookies may be used to:

• Track conversions from our advertising campaigns
• Show you relevant content on third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook/Meta)
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. TCF Media does not control these third-party cookies. The main third parties whose cookies may appear on our site include:

• Google LLC — Analytics, Fonts, and Maps services
• Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram) — Social sharing and advertising pixels
• LinkedIn Corporation — Professional network integration

Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent":

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential site functionality during your visit.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days to years). Used for analytics, preferences, and marketing. The typical lifespan ranges from 30 days (analytics) to 2 years (preference cookies).

5. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking certain cookies may impair website functionality:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party analytics and advertising cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences

6. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website after being presented with this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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