1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how TopInvestPlatforms ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at topinvestplatforms.com ("Site"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to visit or use our Site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes we describe in this policy. If you do not accept the use of these cookies, please disable them following the instructions in this policy so that cookies from this Site cannot be placed on your device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and facilitate affiliate tracking.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, TopInvestPlatforms) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., interactive content, analytics, and affiliate marketing tracking).
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Site to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Site.
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site and to use some of its features. For example, we use an essential cookie to remember if you have confirmed you are 18+ via our Age Gate, so you do not have to confirm this on every single page load. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Site, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our Site functions.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Site is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Site for you. We use tools like Google Analytics to track page views, bounce rates, and user navigation paths. This data is anonymized and does not directly identify you.
C. Affiliate and Tracking Cookies
TopInvestPlatforms is an independent comparison website funded by affiliate marketing. When you click on a button (such as "Visit Official Site") to navigate to a third-party broker or investment platform, a third-party cookie may be placed on your browser. This cookie simply tells the partner platform that you were referred by TopInvestPlatforms. If you subsequently open an account and deposit funds, this cookie ensures we receive our referral commission. These cookies do not collect personal financial data or banking details.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
The lifespan of a cookie depends on its type:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that only remain on your device until you close your web browser. They are essential for basic site navigation.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a pre-defined period (or until you manually delete them). We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences (like Age Gate consent, which lasts for 30 days, or general cookie consent, which lasts for 365 days).
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner when you first visit the site.
Additionally, you can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Site, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Site (like avoiding the Age Gate popup repeatedly) may be restricted.
As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.
7. Where to Get Further Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
For more information on how we protect your personal data, please review our full Privacy Policy.