Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Placino Technologies LLC ("Placino," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at www.placino.com (the "Website").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Website, understand which pages are the most popular, and see how visitors move around the site.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, region, or display settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. We use these cookies only with your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies:

• •Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google LLC. For more information, visit Google's privacy policy.
• •HubSpot: Marketing and CRM platform used for form handling and lead management.
• •LinkedIn Insight Tag: Conversion tracking and audience analytics from LinkedIn Corporation.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• •Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• •Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• •Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, there is no universal standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if a standard is established.

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

• •Web beacons (pixel tags): Small transparent image files used to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of email campaigns.
• •Local storage: Browser-based storage used to save preferences and improve performance.
• •Session storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when the browser tab is closed.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you have specific rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies:

GDPR (EEA/UK)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we will only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or by contacting us.

CCPA (California)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, request deletion of that information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: