ForwardUs Counseling Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 20th, 2024

At ForwardUs Counseling (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website (the “Site”) and interact with our services.

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or opt-out as detailed below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device on future visits, improve your browsing experience, and collect information that can help improve the services provided.

Cookies may be either:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site. They allow you to navigate through the website and use its core features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the services you have requested (such as account login) cannot be provided.

  • Example: Authentication cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate through the Site.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. This data is used to improve how the Site functions and ensure you have the best possible experience.

  • Example: Google Analytics, which helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site and improve its functionality.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Site to remember the choices you make, such as language preferences, so that we can provide you with a more personalized experience.

  • Example: Saving your preferred language or region settings.

2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies on ForwardUs Counseling. However, if in the future we begin to use these, they will be utilized to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history or interests. These cookies may also track your browsing habits across different websites to ensure that ads are targeted appropriately.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use third-party cookies from trusted providers to help us with performance and analytics. These third-party services may also collect data through cookies about your online activities on our Site and other websites. We use this data to better understand how our Site is used and to improve its functionality.

Examples of third-party services we may use:

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing user interactions and improving user experience.

  • Social Media Plugins: If you interact with social media buttons (such as "Like" or "Share"), these platforms (such as Facebook or Instagram) may place cookies on your device.

For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, and you may not be able to use all features.

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the settings. You can block or delete cookies by following the instructions provided by your browser. Here are links to manage cookies in some of the most popular browsers:

4.2 Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies

If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics, you can do so by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to regularly review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please feel free to contact us:

ForwardUs Counseling
Support@forwarduscounseling.com