EFFECTIVE DAY OCTOBER 1, 2022 Last updated on: OCT 3, 2022

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PinChat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "PinChat", "we", "us", and "ours"), use cookies to recognize you when you visit our websites, including pinchat.me, any related URLs, and related domains / sub-domains ("Websites"), and our PinChat Messenger ("Messenger"). It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can disable them. You may contact us if you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy by filling out our Contact Form or sending an email to [email protected]m. We will get in touch with you ASAP.

Cookies and the processing of personal data

We may process personal data about you when we use cookies, e.g. your IP address, username, unique identifier, or email address. Where we do so we will only process your personal data in compliance with our Privacy Policy. You can read about how and why we collect your personal data, who we may share your personal data with, and how you can exercise your rights under applicable data protection law here.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are generated on the browser on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website or use its functions. Cookies are used by online service providers to help make interactions with users more straightforward and faster. They help us distinguish between different users and allow us to access your preferences or settings. All cookies used by us are safe for your computer and only process information that is stored on your browser. Our cookies do not contain malware and cannot be used to access any content on your computer.

Cookies set by PinChat on the Websites and Messenger are called "first party cookies". Cookies on the Websites set by parties other than PinChat are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Websites (e.g. advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

What type of cookies do we use and what are they used for?

We use the following types of cookies on our Websites and Messenger:

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to make our Websites work. These cookies are strictly necessary to ensure you can access our Website properly, and enable core functions such as security, network management, your cookie preferences, and accessibility. They also protect us from any fraudulent use of the Website and helps verify it is you who is using your account. You may disable these cookies by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Website functions, and you may not be able to use basic services.

Functional cookies

These cookies help remember your settings on our Website and enhance the performance and functionality of our Websites. You can disable these cookies without affecting the essential functions on our Website. However, without these cookies, your preferences will be lost. You may need to enter your login details every time you visit the Website since we would not be able to remember you have logged in previously.

Analytics cookies

These cookies collect information that is used to help us track, monitor, or analyze how you interact and browse the Website, or to help us customize our Websites for you.

We use cookies served by Google Analytics, GoSquared, and Mixpanel to collect limited data directly from end-user browsers to enable us to better understand your use of our Websites. You can see how to opt to block or disable these cookies in the section “How to block or ****delete cookies”.

Advertising and profiling cookies

These cookies collect information over time about your online activity on the Websites and other online services to make online advertisements more relevant to you. This type of cookie also cookies enables us to identify potential prospects, personalize sales and marketing interactions with them, and improve our marketing strategies.