Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how Policy Pulse (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.policypulse.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember preferences, and enable essential or enhanced functionality.

Cookies (and similar tracking technologies) may be set by our Site (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services we use (“third-party cookies”), such as analytics providers.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to make the Site work properly — enabling basic navigation, security, and functionality (e.g. loading pages correctly, keeping you logged in, handling form submissions).

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our Site (which pages are visited most, how long users stay, how they navigate). This data is aggregated and anonymized to improve content and user experience.

Functional Cookies (Optional / Preferences)

These remember user preferences or settings — for example, language selection, theme preference, or other optional customizations.

Third-Party Cookies

If we use third‑party tools (e.g. analytics, embedded content, future ads), those services may set cookies or similar identifiers. These third‑party cookies are subject to those services’ privacy practices.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Provide essential Site functionality (navigation, security, forms)

• Analyze Site usage and performance to improve content and layout

• Remember user preferences and settings for a better browsing experience

• Support possible future third‑party features (e.g. content sharing, embedded tools, analytics)

4. Your Choices — How to Manage or Opt‑Out

You have control over cookies. Here’s how to manage them:

A. Browser Settings
You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to the official help pages for major browsers (subject to change — always check with the browser):

• Chrome – Google: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Firefox – Mozilla: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

• Safari – Apple: https://support.apple.com/HT201265

• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-...

• Other browsers: check their “Help / Support / Settings” for cookie controls

B. Accept or Reject Non-Essential Cookies
If we deploy a cookie‑consent banner or preference panel, you will have the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, third‑party). Rejecting cookies may reduce functionality — some features (login, comments, preferences) may not work properly.

C. Opt‑Out / Do‑Not‑Track
While we do not currently “sell” personal data for marketing, if we do in the future, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (as part of our privacy compliance). You can also enable browser-level “Do Not Track” or other privacy controls — though compliance is voluntary and may not guarantee full blocking of all cookies.

5. Third‑Party Services & Embedded Content

Our Site may include third‑party services — e.g. analytics, embedded videos or fonts, social media widgets, etc. Such services may set cookies and collect usage or device data under their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third‑party content you interact with via our Site.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time (e.g. if we add new features or change how we use cookies). Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Information

Policy Pulse
55 West St., Suite 201
Walpole, MA 02081

For questions about our cookie policy, please contact us through our site contact form.