Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how ApplyCouponNow ("applycouponnow.com") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions and forms part of our commitment to transparency regarding data collection and usage.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.

Types of storage technologies we use:

• Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
• Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
• Session Storage: Temporary data that expires when you close your browser
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny images that track user activity

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and fraud prevention
• Session management
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Load balancing and site stability

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (ensuring website functionality)

2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Error messages encountered
• Browser and device types
• Traffic sources and user journeys

We use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Legal Basis: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make to provide enhanced features:

• Language and region preferences
• Recently viewed stores or coupons
• User interface customizations

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to display relevant advertisements:

• Affiliate tracking for commission purposes
• Retargeting for relevant offers
• Campaign performance measurement
• Frequency capping to limit ad exposure

Legal Basis: Consent

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Affiliate Networks: Commission tracking (ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten, etc.)
• Social Media: Share buttons and embedded content
• CDN Providers: Content delivery and optimization

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them. We do not control these third-party cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (days to years)

Most of our cookies expire within 30-365 days, though some analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years.

5. Your Cookie Rights and Controls

5.1 Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Accept cookies from specific websites only

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly.

5.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific cookie providers:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: EDAA Opt-Out

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as set through our consent banner.

6. Regional Privacy Rights

6.1 European Union (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Access information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of data collected via cookies
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

6.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected via cookies
• Opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To opt-out of the sale of personal information, click the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in our footer or contact us directly.

6.3 United Kingdom (UK GDPR)

UK residents have similar rights to EU residents under UK GDPR, enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

6.4 Other Regions

Residents of Canada (PIPEDA), Australia (Privacy Act), New Zealand (Privacy Act), and other jurisdictions may have additional rights. Please contact us for region-specific information.

7. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 (or 13 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from minors through cookies or otherwise.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data collected through cookies, including:

• Encryption of data in transit
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to cookie data
• Secure data storage practices

10. International Data Transfers

Data collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU/UK data)
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Privacy Shield compliance (where still valid)

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, seeking renewed consent.

12. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• General Inquiries: contact@applycouponnow.com
• All Inquiries: contact@applycouponnow.com
• Website: applycouponnow.com

For EU/UK Residents: You may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our cookie practices.

13. Cookie List

Below is a list of the main cookies we use:

Note: This list may not be exhaustive. Third-party cookies may vary based on the services you interact with.