Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 6, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how 4ly.me ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which we may also use for the purposes described below.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as logging in or filling in forms.
Examples of what we use them for:
- Keeping you logged in during your visit
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Processing transactions
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are popular and how visitors move around the site.
Examples of what we use them for:
- Tracking page load times
- Monitoring which pages get errors
- Understanding visitor navigation patterns
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website 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.
Examples of what we use them for:
- Remembering your preferences (like language or region)
- Showing you personalized content
- Enabling social media features
d. Targeting 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 ads on other sites.
Examples of what they're used for:
- Tracking ad performance
- Building user interest profiles
- Delivering targeted advertising
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements, and so on.
Some specific third-party cookies we use include:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic
- Facebook Pixel: For measuring ad effectiveness
- Stripe: For processing payments (if applicable)
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
- Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Consult your browser's help documentation.
- Opt-Out Tools: For third-party advertising cookies, you can visit sites like aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.com.
- Our Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our site, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and some features may not work properly.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
The table below explains the cookies we use and why:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
---|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintain user session | Session | Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Performance |
cookie_consent | Remember cookie preferences | 1 year | Functional |
7. Changes to This 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.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@4ly.me
- Through our website contact form