This cookie notice for Litbug ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at
Litbug.org ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.
- What are cookies? Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Litbug) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., interactive content and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
- Why do we use cookies? We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Litbug's first-party cookies are only set for authentication to improve security and enhance the user experience. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
- How can I control cookies? You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Litbug's authentication is done through cookies. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use the site but access to some functionality and areas of the website may be restricted. Specifically, you cannot have an account, save your preferences, or write any reviews. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
- How can I control cookies on my browser? Refusing cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
- What about other tracking technologies like web beacons? We do not use other tracking technologies.
Essential Cookies (First-Party)
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as saving likes and notes and writing reviews. If you reject cookies, these options will not be available to you.
Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you. Our Website may contain links to other websites or applications, including the websites or applications of other businesses or partners. Remember that websites of other entities may also use cookies. We have no influence on third-party websites and are not responsible for the cookies they collect or have access to. When clicking on a link or application, remember that each of them has its own cookie policy. For this reason, we ask you to read their cookie policies before using other websites or applications.