At Thought Stream, we use cookies to enhance your experience and provide you with a more personalized browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, or display settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you return to the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as secure login and access to certain content.
- Performance and Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently and where visitors encounter issues. This data allows us to improve the website’s performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more customized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to display ads that are relevant to you based on your interests and browsing habits. They help us deliver targeted advertising and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- First-party cookies: These cookies are set by Thought Stream and are used to improve your experience on our website.
- Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by external service providers who may provide functionality such as analytics, social media sharing, or advertising. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third parties’ privacy policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences by:
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
- Cookie consent tool: When you visit our website for the first time, we ask for your consent to use cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings icon located on our website.
5. How to Disable Cookies
If you wish to disable cookies, you can do so through your web browser’s settings. The process for disabling cookies varies depending on your browser. Please refer to your browser’s help section for more information. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features of the website.
- Google Chrome: Go to the menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to the menu > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
6. What Happens If You Disable Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of Thought Stream may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account, access certain content, or enjoy a fully personalized experience.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
