Cookie Policy

TEAM4Excellence uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use these technologies, the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences in compliance with GDPR requirements.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website’s basic functionality and features. They do not require your consent as they are essential for the service you request. They include:
- Functional Cookies:
  - WordPress and Divi Theme Cookies: These cookies enable essential features such as secure log-ins, content loading, and storing your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Third-Party Essential Cookies:
  - Google Fonts:
    - Cookie Key: N/A (Embedded fonts)
    - Domain: fonts.googleapis.com
    - Type: Functional
    - Purpose: Ensures that text is displayed correctly.
  - Google reCAPTCHA:
    - Cookie Key: _GRECAPTCHA
    - Domain: www.google.com
    - Type: Essential
    - Expiration: 6 months
    - Purpose: Verifies user interactions to protect the website from spam and abuse.
Third-Party Non-Essential Cookies: These cookies are used for tracking and analytics purposes. They require your consent and help us understand user behavior and enhance website functionality:
- Tracking and Analytics Cookies:
  - Google Analytics:
    - Cookie Keys: _ga, _gid, _gat
    - Domain: google.com
    - Type: Performance
    - Expiration: _ga: 2 years, _gid: 24 hours, _gat: 1 minute
    - Purpose: Provides insights into website usage, tracks user interactions, and measures performance.
  - Facebook (Meta) Pixel:
    - Cookie Key: _fbp
    - Domain: facebook.com
    - Type: Targeting
    - Expiration: 3 months
    - Purpose: Tracks user interactions for ad performance optimization.
  - YouTube:
    - Cookies:
      - YSC: Tracks views of embedded videos.
        Type: Targeting
        Domain: youtube.com
        Expiration: Session
      - VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: Tracks user preferences for embedded videos and interface version.
        Type: Targeting
        Domain: youtube.com
        Expiration: 6 months
      - VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA: Stores user consent and privacy choices.
        Type: Targeting
        Domain: youtube.com
        Expiration: 6 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can do so via our Cookie settings panel, where you can:

View the cookies we use
Accept or block cookies based on your preferences

How to Control or Delete Cookies

You can manage cookies using your browser settings:

View which cookies or similar technologies are set on your device
Block or delete cookies

Please note that browser settings do not offer granular consent by category. For specific instructions, refer to:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Brave
Opera

For mobile applications, manage tracking tools through your device’s settings (e.g., mobile advertising settings or general tracking settings).

Consequences of Refusing Cookies

You have the right to refuse cookies. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website, and some features may not be available.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last Updated: August 06, 2024