Effective date: 01 January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Capital Maniacs (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on capitalmaniacs.com (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help a website function properly, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used.
Cookies are not viruses, and they cannot run programs or deliver malware.
2) What types of cookies do we use?
We may use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:
A) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or submitting forms.
B) Preferences / functional cookies
These cookies enable the Site to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or other settings) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
C) Analytics / performance cookies (if enabled)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are visited most, time on page, referring/exit pages, and errors). This helps us improve content and performance.
Analytics cookies may collect device and usage information. Where required by law, we only set analytics cookies after you provide consent.
D) Advertising / targeting cookies (if enabled)
These cookies may be set through our Site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests, show relevant ads on other sites, measure campaign performance, and limit the number of times you see an ad.
Where required by law, we only set advertising cookies after you provide consent.
3) First-party vs. third-party cookies
- First-party cookies are set by capitalmaniacs.com and are generally used to enable core site functionality and remember preferences.
- Third-party cookies are set by services we use (e.g., analytics, advertising, embedded content). These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4) How long do cookies last?
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
The exact duration depends on the cookie and its purpose.
5) Your choices and how to manage cookies
A) Cookie banner / consent settings
If a cookie banner is presented, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising). You can also change your choices at any time by reopening the cookie settings (where available).
B) Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- view which cookies are stored,
- delete cookies,
- block third-party cookies,
- block all cookies.
Instructions vary by browser. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation.
C) Device-level controls
On mobile devices, you may be able to control tracking and ad personalization through your device settings.
6) What happens if you disable cookies?
If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site may not function properly.
If you reject analytics or advertising cookies:
- the Site should continue to work normally,
- we may have less information to improve performance and content,
- advertising (if shown) may be less relevant.
7) Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate the Site. The “Effective date” at the top indicates when it was last updated.
If changes are significant, we will provide a prominent notice on the Site.
8) Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or privacy requests, use our contact form at https://capitalmaniacs.com/contact/ or email privacy@capitalmaniacs.com.
FAQs
Are cookies malware?
No. Cookies are simple text files and cannot harm your device.
Do cookies contain my personal data?
Cookies typically store identifiers and settings. Some cookies may collect device or usage information. Where personal data is involved, we process it as described in our Privacy Policy.
What if I block all cookies?
You may lose essential functionality (e.g., saved preferences) and parts of the Site may not work as intended.