Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy (“Policy“) explains how Project 369, a Washington State Social Purpose Corporation (“Project 369“, “we”, “us”, or “our”), utilizes cookies and similar technologies on the website https://project369.net (the “Site“). This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree that we can place cookies on your device in accordance with the terms of this Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device—such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet—when you visit a website. These files contain a unique identifier and are used to store limited amounts of data specific to a particular user and website.
Cookies are commonly used across the internet to enhance user experience, improve site functionality, support secure login sessions, and provide website owners with valuable insights about user behavior and website performance.
Types of Data Cookies Collect
Depending on their purpose, cookies may collect information such as:
- Your IP address
- The browser type and version you are using
- The pages you visit and the time spent on them
- Your login status and user session ID
- Your language and region preferences
- Items added to your cart (for e-commerce platforms)
- Referrer URL (how you arrived at the site)
How Cookies Are Used on Project 369
At Project 369, we use cookies to:
- Remember who you are between sessions, so you don’t have to log in every time
- Store your preferences (e.g. language, accessibility settings)
- Maintain secure sessions while purchasing digital audiobooks
- Track usage patterns and site performance to improve user experience
- Facilitate analytics through trusted third-party services like Google Analytics
- Enable marketing campaigns to serve relevant promotions and measure effectiveness
Cookies are vital to the core functionality of our platform and essential to providing a seamless, personalized, and secure user experience.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They help with site navigation and temporary functions, such as keeping items in your cart.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. They remember your preferences and login credentials to improve convenience across multiple visits.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Project 369 and used only by our platform.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g. analytics, payment gateways, social sharing tools). These cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies.
You can learn more about how third parties use cookies by reviewing their individual privacy and cookie statements.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making purchases. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, including which pages are visited most often. This data is aggregated and used to improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertising to users and track the performance of our marketing campaigns. They may be set through our Site by third-party advertising partners.
Third-Party Cookies
Our Site may use third-party cookies, including but not limited to services such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or Stripe. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the third-party service providers, and we encourage you to review those policies.
We do not control third-party cookies and disclaim liability for any data processing conducted by third-party platforms accessed via the Site.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and limit your ability to use certain features.
You may also manage preferences directly through our cookie consent tool (where implemented) or through your browser settings.
Data Privacy
We process information collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Certain data collected through cookies may constitute personal data under applicable law, and we ensure compliance with all relevant U.S. privacy regulations.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time in response to legal, technical, or operational changes. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. You are responsible for reviewing this Policy periodically.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes made to this Policy.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, or to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
Project 369
Email: Info@project369.net
Contact Form: https://project369.net/contact-us/