Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Novos Publishing LLC ("Novos," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (collectively referred to as "cookies") on our websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit websites or use applications. Cookies contain information that can be read by the website or application that created them, and they serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, improving your user experience, and providing analytics data.

1.2 Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience with our Services, improve our content and functionality, and better understand how our users interact with our platforms. Cookies help us provide personalized content, remember your preferences, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant marketing messages while respecting your privacy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Services and cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your ability to use our platforms:

• Authentication and Security: Verify your identity, maintain login sessions, and protect against unauthorized access
• Website Functionality: Enable basic features like navigation, secure areas, form submission, and shopping cart functionality
• Load Balancing and Performance: Distribute user requests efficiently and ensure optimal website performance
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Maintain records of user consent and ensure compliance with accessibility requirements

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Services, helping us understand user behavior and improve our platforms:

• Website Analytics: Collect aggregated information about traffic, page views, and interaction patterns using services like Google Analytics
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor website speed, identify technical issues, and optimize loading times
• A/B Testing: Conduct experiments to evaluate different versions of content and features
• Error Tracking: Collect information about technical errors and browser compatibility issues

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization options:

• User Preferences: Remember language settings, display options, and accessibility features
• Content Personalization: Customize content recommendations and suggestions based on your interests
• Social Media Integration: Enable seamless integration with social platforms
• Enhanced User Interface: Remember interface preferences like layout choices and font sizes

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure marketing effectiveness:

• Behavioral Advertising: Display relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests
• Cross-Device Tracking: Recognize you across different devices for consistent advertising experience
• Campaign Measurement: Measure advertising effectiveness and analyze return on investment
• Retargeting: Show relevant advertisements on other websites after visiting our Services

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

3.1 Third-Party Analytics and Measurement

We work with various third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Tracks user sessions, page views, and traffic sources to help us understand our audience
• Adobe Analytics: Provides advanced website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Social Media Analytics: Measures effectiveness of our social media presence on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

3.2 Advertising and Marketing Partners

We work with advertising networks and marketing platforms that may use cookies:

• Google Ads: Used for online advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Facebook Advertising: Delivers targeted advertisements and measures campaign effectiveness
• Other Advertising Networks: Various partners that comply with applicable privacy laws and industry standards

3.3 Content Delivery and Performance Services

We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and media platforms that may place cookies to optimize content delivery and improve performance. If we embed videos from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, these platforms may place cookies according to their own privacy policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

4.1 Browser Settings and Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically view stored cookies, delete existing cookies, block cookies, set preferences, and receive notifications when cookies are being set.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services and your user experience.

4.2 Opt-Out Tools and Services

4.3 Mobile Device Controls

4.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We are monitoring developments in this area and may update our practices as standards emerge.

5. Cookie Consent and Management

5.1 Consent Mechanisms

When you first visit our Services, we may display a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies and requests your consent for non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

We provide granular consent options, allowing you to choose which categories of cookies to accept: strictly necessary cookies (cannot be disabled), performance and analytics cookies, functionality cookies, and targeting and advertising cookies.

5.2 Updating Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time through our preference center or cookie settings page. We may periodically ask you to review and update your preferences, particularly when introducing new types of cookies.

5.3 Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. When you withdraw consent, we will stop using those cookies, though this may affect the functionality and personalization of our Services.

6. International Considerations

6.1 European Union Compliance

For users in the European Union, our cookie practices comply with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. We obtain appropriate consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear information about our practices. Our use of cookies is based on various legal grounds including consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity.

6.2 Other Jurisdictions

For California residents, our cookie practices comply with CCPA and other applicable state privacy laws. We strive to maintain high privacy standards that comply with applicable laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology developments. When we make material changes, we will notify you through email notifications, website notices, in-app notifications, or updates to our cookie consent banners.

Any changes will become effective on the date specified in the updated policy. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

We regularly review our cookie practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry best practices, including monitoring changes in privacy regulations and improving our user communication.

8. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us: