Introduction

Meelance is committed to providing a personalized, efficient, and secure experience to all our users. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and improve our services. This policy is applicable to all websites, mobile applications, and other platforms (collectively, “Services”) operated by Meelance. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy, unless you disable them through your browser or device settings.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They store a range of information, such as your preferences or interactions with the website. Cookies help websites remember users, providing a more seamless browsing experience. Other similar technologies, such as pixel tags, web beacons, and tracking pixels, serve similar purposes, and for this policy, we collectively refer to all of these as “cookies.”

Why We Use Cookies

Meelance uses cookies for multiple purposes, including but not limited to:
- Ensuring Security: To protect your account and data from unauthorized access and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Improving Performance: To gather analytics and understand how our users interact with our Services, allowing us to enhance user experience.
- Providing Personalization: To tailor content, advertisements, and recommendations based on user interests and past interactions.
- Managing Sessions: To remember your login status, making it easier for you to navigate our Services without having to log in repeatedly.
- Remembering Preferences: To remember your settings, preferences, and choices, making your browsing experience more consistent and convenient.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Services. They allow you to navigate the website, access secure areas, and use its features. Without these cookies, essential services such as account login and secure payment options cannot be provided.

Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users engage with Meelance by collecting information about page visits, load times, errors, and other user experience metrics. They allow us to improve the performance and design of our Services, ensuring a smoother user experience.

Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, login status, and customized content. These cookies enhance your experience by providing more personalized Services.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising cookies help deliver relevant ads to users and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These cookies may collect data on user interactions with advertisements displayed on our platform or third-party sites to show ads that are more aligned with user interests.

Third-Party Cookies
Meelance collaborates with third-party service providers, including analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks. These third-party services may place cookies on your device through our Services to help us deliver tailored ads, analyze usage, and improve user engagement. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand their cookie practices.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can remain on your device for different lengths of time, depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. Persistent cookies enable us to remember your preferences and choices for future visits.

Managing and Disabling Cookies:

You have the right to control the use of cookies on our Services. Most browsers allow you to manage cookies by accepting or rejecting all cookies or by allowing only certain types. You can adjust your cookie settings within your browser’s preferences:

• Browser Controls: Visit the “Help” section of your browser to learn more about cookie settings and how to manage them. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on Meelance by limiting access to some functionalities.
• Third-Party Opt-Out: To opt out of cookies set by third-party advertisers, please use tools available at Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
• Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, which sends a signal to websites requesting not to track your online activity. Meelance currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we may revisit this policy as industry standards evolve.

Data Privacy and Protection

Cookies may collect and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and IP addresses. Meelance takes data privacy seriously and processes cookie-related data in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and use your data, including information gathered through cookies.

Region-Specific Requirements

• European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom: Users in these regions are shown a cookie consent banner where they can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  
• California, USA: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents can access information about data collection practices. Meelance respects California residents’ rights and provides them the option to opt out of “sales” of their personal data, as defined under CCPA, which may include cookies and tracking technologies.
  
• Other Regions: Meelance strives to follow regional laws and best practices for cookie use. Users may adjust cookie settings based on their local privacy rights and preferences.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

Meelance may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulatory requirements, or our data practices. Any material changes will be communicated through our Services, and the updated policy will include an “Effective Date” at the top of the document. By continuing to use our Services, you agree to the updated policy. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please reach out to us at:

Email: privacy@meelance.com