Mercy Speaks Digital
Last updated: [Month Day, Year]
This Cookie Policy explains how Mercy Speaks LLC, doing business as Mercy Speaks Digital (“Mercy Speaks Digital”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [yourdomain.com] (the “Site”).
For more information about how we process personal data, please also see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – which expire when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies – which remain stored on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies can also be:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting; or
- Third-party cookies – set by third-party services integrated into the website (for example, analytics, embedded content, or advertising networks).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Depending on how you use the Site, we may use the following categories of cookies:
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- Page navigation
- Access to secure areas
- Form submissions
- Basic security and performance features
Without these cookies, the Site may not work correctly.
(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. They may collect information such as:
- Which pages are visited and for how long
- Click paths and navigation flows
- Browser type, device type, and general location (e.g., city/country)
We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to collect aggregated, anonymized statistics. These cookies do not directly identify you but help us improve our content, layout, and performance.
(c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Region or time zone
- Saved form information or settings
They help provide a more personalized and convenient experience.
(d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies (if enabled)
If we use marketing or advertising tools, these cookies may:
- Track visits across websites to build a profile of your interests
- Help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns
- Show you more relevant ads on other sites or platforms
You can usually control these cookies via our cookie banner (if in use) or through your browser settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device through the Site. These may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics or similar)
- Embedded content providers (e.g., video players, fonts, or maps)
- Advertising or social media platforms (if we integrate their pixels or plugins)
These third parties may use cookies to:
- Provide their services to us (analytics, embedded features)
- Combine information about your visit to our Site with information from other sites where they operate
We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.
4. How You Can Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
(a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific sites
- Receive alerts when a website wants to store a cookie
Please refer to your browser’s help section or documentation for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
(b) Cookie Banner / Preferences (if enabled)
If you are located in the EU/UK or other regions requiring consent, our Site may display a cookie banner when you first visit. This banner may allow you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can usually revisit your choices by clicking a “Cookie Settings” or similar link in the footer, if available.
(c) Opting Out of Analytics
If we use Google Analytics, you can learn more about how it collects and processes data and how to opt out by visiting Google’s tools and documentation (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site. Certain features may not work as intended without necessary cookies.
5. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not guarantee that we respond to all such signals. However, you can still control cookies using the methods described above.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Best practices or our operations
When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:
Mercy Speaks Digital
Email: [your email, e.g., hello@yourdomain.com]
Website: [yourdomain.com]
Address: [Business mailing address, City, State, Country]