This Cookie Notice explains how CLOUD MIND LINK SOLUTIONS (CMLS), operated by Christopher Maurice LAFAY ("Taap.bio", "we", "us" and "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://taap.bio (the "Platform"), including when you visit a Taap.bio user's profile page.
This notice explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
1.1First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Taap.bio). Only we can access the first-party cookies we set on our Platform.
1.2Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by parties other than Taap.bio. These cookies enable third-party features or functionality, such as analytics, advertising, and social sharing. The parties that set these cookies can recognize your device when it visits our Platform and when it visits other websites that partner with them.
2Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
2.1Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Examples: Session cookies to keep you logged in, security cookies to prevent fraud, cookies to remember your cookie consent preferences.
2.2Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Platform.
Examples: Cookies that track page views, time spent on pages, bounce rates, and traffic sources.
2.3Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Examples: Cookies that remember your language preferences, region, or other settings.
2.4Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Platform by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
3Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies:
3.1Web Beacons (Tracking Pixels)
Web beacons are tiny graphics files (also called "clear gifs" or "pixel tags") that contain a unique identifier. They allow us to recognize when someone has visited our Platform or opened an email we sent. This helps us monitor traffic patterns, understand the effectiveness of our communications, and improve our Platform's performance.
3.2Local Storage
Local storage (including HTML5 local storage and browser cache) allows websites to store data locally on your device. We may use local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our Platform.
3.3SDKs (Software Development Kits)
In our mobile applications (if applicable), we may use SDKs provided by third parties. SDKs function similarly to cookies and web beacons, allowing us to collect usage data and integrate third-party services.
4Cookies Used on Our Platform
The following table provides an overview of the main cookies we use on our Platform:
4.1Essential Cookies
- Session ID
- Maintains your session while using the Platform
- CSRF Token
- Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cookie Consent
- Remembers your cookie preferences
4.2Analytics Cookies
- Analytics identifiers
- Help us understand how visitors use our Platform
- Performance metrics
- Measure page load times and Platform performance
4.3Functional Cookies
- Language preference
- Remembers your preferred language
- Theme preference
- Remembers your display preferences (e.g., dark mode)
We update this list periodically. For the most current information about the specific cookies we use, please check our cookie consent tool on our Platform.
5How Can You Control Cookies?
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
5.1Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Platform may not function properly.
5.3Opt-Out Links
Some third-party services provide their own opt-out mechanisms. For example:
5.4Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the other methods described above to control cookies.
6Cookies Set by Taap.bio Users
Taap.bio users may integrate third-party services (such as analytics or social media widgets) on their profile pages. These integrations may set their own cookies when you visit a user's profile.
We do not control the cookies set by these third-party services. Please refer to the privacy policies of those third parties for information about their cookie practices.
7Updates to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this notice.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Notice periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
