Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
At Advtechio, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how we use tracking technologies on advtechio.com to improve your experience and help us understand how people interact with our automated software testing services. We're not trying to be sneaky about it—just honest about what happens when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies, Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as tiny digital notes that help websites remember things about your visit—like your preferences or what pages you looked at.
They don't contain viruses or malware. They're just data files that help websites work better. Some stick around after you close your browser, while others disappear the moment you leave.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies across advtechio.com. Here's what they actually do for us and for you.
Essential Cookies
These are the ones we absolutely need to make the site work. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate properly or use basic features.
- Session management and security
- Form submission handling
- Basic site functionality
You can't really turn these off because they're necessary for the site to function. But they don't track your browsing behavior across other sites.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices. They make your experience smoother by keeping track of things like your language preference or region settings.
- Remember your settings
- Store your preferences
- Personalize your experience
The site works without these, but you'd have to reset your preferences every time you visit.
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how people use our site. We learn which pages are popular, where people spend time, and where they might be getting stuck.
- Page visit patterns
- Navigation behavior
- Site performance metrics
The data we collect is aggregated and anonymous. We see trends, not individual browsing histories.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to help us show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
- Track campaign performance
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Understand user interests
These cookies can follow you across different sites. You can disable them through your browser settings.
How This Actually Helps You
Better Site Performance
When we see that certain pages load slowly or that people leave quickly from specific sections, we know something needs fixing. Analytics cookies help us spot these issues so we can make improvements.
Relevant Content
If you're reading about API testing, we might show you related resources about test automation frameworks. That's functional cookies remembering what you're interested in during your visit.
Security Protection
Essential cookies help us detect unusual activity and prevent potential security issues. They're part of how we keep your interactions with our site safe.
You're in Control
You don't have to accept all cookies. Every modern browser lets you manage cookie settings. Here's how to adjust them in the most common browsers:
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser.
Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers standard, strict, or custom protection levels.
Go to Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks third-party cookies by default and gives you options to block all cookies or manage them individually.
Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block cookies, clear them on close, or manage exceptions.
Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect how the site works. Some features might not be available if you block functional or essential cookies.
How Long Do We Keep This Data?
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others might stick around for months or even years, depending on their purpose.
Analytics cookies typically last between 6 months and 2 years. Marketing cookies vary based on the specific service we're using. Essential cookies usually last for the duration of your session or slightly longer for security purposes.
You can clear all cookies through your browser settings at any time. This gives you a fresh start, though you'll lose any saved preferences.
Third-Party Services
We use some third-party services that set their own cookies. These include analytics platforms and marketing tools that help us understand how people find and use our site.
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. While we choose partners carefully, we don't control how they handle data on their end.
If you want to know more about specific third-party cookies, your browser's developer tools can show you which domains are setting cookies on any given page.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Our site evolves. Sometimes we add new features or services that require different tracking technologies.
When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top of the page. We might also notify you directly if the changes substantially affect how we handle your data.
We recommend checking back occasionally to stay informed about how we're using cookies and tracking technologies.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have specific questions about how we use tracking technologies, reach out to us. We're happy to explain things in more detail.
This policy applies specifically to advtechio.com and related subdomains. Other websites we link to have their own cookie policies that govern how they handle your data.