Cookies Policy for validWeeklyads.com

Updated on 01.06.2023

This is the Cookies Policy for validWeeklyads.com, accessible through validWeeklyads.com.

General

validWeeklyads.com. The main purpose of the platform is to help visitors find store deals available in their area in the fastest and most convenient way possible. Consumers can visit and use the website with the confidence that their personal data is secure.Categories of personal data collected and processed by validWeeklyads.comAs an administrator, validWeeklyads.com only uses data that the owner has informed about the use of that data or to which the owner of that data has given consent. validWeeklyads.com only collects and processes personal data that are considered "ordinary" under data protection laws. validWeeklyads.com does not collect or process any so-called "sensitive personal files".

Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. The use of cookies is safe and they cannot be used to carry viruses. It is not possible to generate personal data such as phone numbers or email addresses from cookies. validWeeklyads.com does not collect personal information. The main purpose of cookies is to create user profiles based on a user's browsing behavior. For example, they allow saving desired products in the shopping cart during online shopping. When you revisit this website, those products or products from the same category will be displayed. Thanks to cookies, visitors can be recognized.

How long are cookies stored on your computer?

Session cookies are stored temporarily while you browse a website. They are automatically deleted after you close your browser. Permanent cookies store a file on your computer for a long period of time. They are programmed to remain for years until the user manually deletes them. Some also have an expiration date, and when that date is exceeded, the cookie is automatically deleted. Therefore, it is not always evident to the user which server or provider has set a cookie and can also read it.

Other types of cookies

First-party cookies are set from our own website and can only be read by us. Third-party cookies come from external domain sources that have incorporated elements such as advertising content or images on the page. These third parties may also set cookies.

At validWeeklyads.com, first-party cookies are used only to add your favorite catalogs. It is up to you to accept these cookies. If you do not agree, you will receive a warning on the favorites page. We do not have a membership system or an email service.

For more information about cookies in general, please refer to the Wikipedia article on HTTP cookies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

Disabling cookies

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings (see your browser's Help for more information). Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this website and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies will generally also disable specific features and functions of this website. Therefore, it is recommended not to disable cookies.

You can delete existing cookies at any time, depending on your browser settings. For more information, please refer to the following links:

• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-2a9c-3195-8a3a-972b76d9b2c1
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
• Brave: https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018538092-How-Do-I-Manage-Cookies-in-Brave-
• Vivaldi: https://help.vivaldi.com/article/cookies/
• Maxthon: https://www.maxthon.com/faq/cookies/
• Safari on iOS: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
• Android: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
• BlackBerry: https://help.blackberry.com/en/blackberry-q10/10.3.1/help/mwa1334238823957.html
• Windows Phone: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10635/windows-phone-change-privacy-and-other-browser-settings

The cookies we set

• We use cookies on validWeeklyads.com to improve the user-friendliness of our website as well as to optimize the speed, security, and marketing of our site.
• These cookies are exclusively first-party cookies used only to add your favorite catalogs.
• It is up to you to accept or reject these cookies. If you do not accept them, you will receive a warning on the favorites page.
• Please note that we do not have a membership system or an email service.

Please note that this list may not be exhaustive, and the cookies used on a website can change over time. Additionally, cookies can vary based on the website's individual settings and preferences. It is always recommended to review the cookie policy of a specific website to obtain accurate and up-to-date information about its cookie practices.

If you do not wish to use cookies or want to delete them, you can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

However, please be aware that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.

Third-Party Cookies

1. Google Analytics

This website uses third-party tools like Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. These tools collect information about the use of the website through cookies and similar technologies. This information is used to measure the performance and usage of the website, understand visitor behavior, and improve the website.

For more information about the use of these cookies, you can refer to the Google Analytics Cookie Policy. Additionally, you can learn more about how the data collected by Google Analytics is used, processed, and stored by referring to Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics Cookie Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics:

Google Analytics collects information about website traffic through cookies and similar technologies. The data collected by Google Analytics includes:

• Information about website traffic, such as pages visited, visit duration, and clicked links.
• Demographic information, such as age, gender, and other demographic characteristics of visitors.
• Information about devices and browsers, such as device type, browser used, operating system, and visitors' language settings.
• Technical information, such as visitors' IP address.

This information is used to measure the performance and usage of the website, understand visitor behavior, and improve the website. Google Analytics anonymizes this data and does not associate it with a specific user.

The cookies used by Google Analytics are listed in the following table and contain information such as the cookie name, duration, and purpose:

Cookie Name	Duration	Description
_ga	2 years	Used to identify the visitor.
_gid	24 hours	Used to identify the visitor.
_gat	1 minute	Used to limit traffic.

For more information about the use of these cookies, you can refer to the Google Analytics Cookie Policy.

2. Google Adsense

Google Adsense, DoubleClick, personalized ads, and non-personalized ads: Google AdSense uses cookies in the user's browser to enhance the effectiveness of ads. These cookies are stored in the user's browser during their visit to the website. DoubleClick is an advertising platform operated by Google. Personalized ads are based on user interests, demographic data, and behavior, while non-personalized ads are general ads that do not use user data.

Cookies placed by Google partners: Google AdSense may also be used by Google partners. Google partners are third-party companies approved by Google. These companies may also use cookies to enhance ad effectiveness.

The EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) on data protection are also known as standard contractual clauses. SCCs are standardized contractual clauses that provide adequate safeguards for data protection in data transfers, according to Article 46 of the GDPR. For this reason, Google AdSense and similar services have been made compliant in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR.

Use of Google AdSense in non-personalized mode: Use in non-personalized mode means that user data is not used for ad targeting. In this case, general ad targeting is performed.

Legal basis of the GDPR: Google AdSense is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This article refers to the concept of "legitimate interests" in data processing.

Cookies used by Google AdSense: The following table lists the names, purposes, and durations of cookies used by Google AdSense:

Cookie Name	Duration	Description
__gads	2 years	Used for ad targeting
__gac	90 days	Used for user interaction tracking
__gcl_au	3 months	Used for tracking ad click information
_ga	Not specified	Used for collecting user statistics

If marketing cookies are not allowed, after page reload, the parameter requestNonPersonalizedAds=1 will be added to the AdSense code to display ads based on non-personal data. This option allows displaying advertising that is not based on personal information to which the user has not consented or that cannot be collected.This is a preferred option for publishers who want to protect their privacy by showing less personalized ads to users.

Links for using Google Analytics and AdSense to measure website performance and targeted advertising

Google Analytics and AdSense are tools used to measure website performance and provide targeted advertising to advertisers. The following links may be helpful in understanding the use of these tools:

User Terms: This page provides a detailed description of Google Analytics terms of use.

https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html

Privacy Overview: This page summarizes Google Analytics and AdSense privacy policies.

https://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/learn/privacy

Privacy Statement: This page provides detailed information about Google's privacy practices and personal data processing.

https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy

Google Partners Network: This page explains how Google AdSense and other Google advertising services handle user data.

https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/partners

Use of data for advertising purposes: This page describes how Google uses and manages user data for advertising services.

https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads

Google Personalized Advertising Settings: On this page, you will find a settings page where you can manage personalized ads from Google.

https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Google Ads Partner List: On this page, you will find a list of partners that Google uses for advertising services, as well as their privacy practices.

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
 

First-party advertiser identification information used on our website

On our website, first-party advertiser identification cookies are used exclusively to enhance website functionality and are controlled directly by us. These cookies store user preferences and information on how the site is used.

The relevant functions include:

• The "Favorites" cookie enables users to keep track of their favorite brochures more easily.
• The "Social media" button cookie facilitates sharing brochures that users like.

However, if users disapprove of using "functional" cookies, these functions may not work properly. Therefore, users should ensure that "functional" cookies are enabled to enjoy the full functionality of the website.

Dear visitors,

We use cookies on our website only to the extent necessary to ensure the best possible user experience. Therefore, we do without certain functions such as memberships, location, and email services to keep the use of cookies to a minimum.

If you are unsure whether you need cookies or not, we recommend leaving cookies enabled by default to make sure you can take advantage of all the features our website offers.

For more information, please feel free to contact us via one of our preferred contact methods.

If you want to reset the cookie policy, simply click on the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom.