LEGAL / COOKIE POLICY

COOKIES.
EXPLAINED.

Straight talk about how we use cookies and tracking technologies. No fluff, just facts.

OVERVIEW

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here's the lowdown on cookies and how we use them to improve your experience.

WE USE COOKIES

Small text files that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

YOU CONTROL THEM

You can manage, disable, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

We only use cookies that are necessary or that you consent to. No sneaky business.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to keep re-entering information.

Think of cookies as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you—like your language preference, login status, or items in your shopping cart.

First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (that's us).

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like analytics or marketing tools).

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to make your experience on our website better, faster, and more personalized. Here's exactly what we use them for:

To remember your preferences and settings
To keep you logged in during your session
To understand how visitors use our website
To improve website performance and functionality
To deliver relevant content and personalized experiences
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
To protect against fraud and enhance security

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, load balancing cookies

Can be disabled: No — these are required for the site to work

PERFORMANCE & ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data. We use this information to improve how our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking

Can be disabled: Yes — through browser settings or opt-out tools

FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (like your username, language, or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, accessibility settings, remembered forms

Can be disabled: Yes — but some features may not work as intended

TARGETING & ADVERTISING COOKIES

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples: Social media pixels, retargeting cookies, ad network cookies

Can be disabled: Yes — through browser settings or privacy tools

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on our website to help us analyze traffic, deliver targeted advertising, and provide social media features.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our site. Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing and social media integration (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).

Advertising Networks: Deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Note: We do not control these third-party cookies. They are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You have control over cookies. Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. Here's how you can control cookies:

BROWSER SETTINGS

You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or delete cookies after your browsing session. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

OPT-OUT TOOLS

You can opt out of certain types of tracking:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Ad Choices: Visit Your Online Choices or NAI Opt-Out
Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

MOBILE DEVICES

Mobile devices have their own privacy settings:

iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
Android: Settings → Google → Ads

COOKIE DURATION

Different cookies stay on your device for different lengths of time:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. The duration depends on the specific cookie's purpose.

Most analytics and advertising cookies are persistent, while authentication and session management cookies are typically session-based.

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 track whether you've viewed content or opened an email.

Local Storage: HTML5 local storage that allows us to store data in your browser for performance and functionality purposes.

Device Fingerprinting: Technology that collects information about your device configuration to help identify and prevent fraud.

Server Logs: Our servers automatically record information such as IP address, browser type, referring pages, and timestamp when you visit our site.

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls and privacy protections.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices.

When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page and may notify you through our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

NEED HELP?

QUESTIONS ABOUT COOKIES?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or how to manage them, we're here to help.

Cookie Questions

privacy@outlawvision.com

Privacy Settings

Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or contact us for assistance.

Response Time

We typically respond to cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.

POLICY INFO

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 1, 2025

LAST UPDATED