COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Tepsonic LLC (Tepsonic, we, us, or our) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at tepsonic.com (the Site). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information notice.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as shopping cart functionality or secure login) cannot be provided.

• Purpose: Authentication, security, shopping cart, payment processing
• Duration: Session or up to 1 year
• Your Control: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for site operation

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This helps us improve Site performance and user experience.

• Purpose: Site analytics, performance monitoring, error tracking
• Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, internal analytics
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Your Control: Can be controlled through our cookie consent banner or browser settings

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language selection, or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

• Purpose: Remember preferences, language settings, chat support, product comparisons
• Duration: Session to 1 year
• Your Control: Can be controlled through our cookie consent banner

D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing activity across websites and are often placed by advertising networks with our permission.

• Purpose: Targeted advertising, retargeting, measuring ad effectiveness, building audience profiles
• Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, third-party ad networks
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Your Control: Can be controlled through our cookie consent banner, browser settings, or industry opt-out tools

4. Other Tracking Technologies

• Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser for faster performance.
• Device Fingerprinting: Collection of device and browser configuration information to create a unique identifier.
• Session Replay Tools: Technologies that record user sessions to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties when you visit our Site. These third parties may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook)
• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Customer support tools (e.g., live chat providers)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their practices.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on our Site.

A. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories.

You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.

B. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each browsing session
• View and delete existing cookies

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect certain features of our Site, such as shopping cart functionality or saved preferences.

C. Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
• Opera: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and site data

D. Mobile Device Settings

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”
• Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Delete advertising ID

E. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser or extension sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising, where required by law.

F. Industry Opt-Out Tools

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): www.youronlinechoices.eu

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that allows users to signal a preference not to be tracked across websites. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

8. Cookies and Your Personal Information

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal information under applicable privacy laws. We handle this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Cookies may collect identifiers such as IP addresses, device IDs, and online identifiers
• Cookie data may be combined with other personal information we collect
• Advertising cookies may be used to sell or share personal information under the CCPA
• You have rights regarding this information as described in our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information notice

9. International Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Tepsonic LLC

Attn: Privacy Department

[Your Street Address], Austin, TX [ZIP Code]

Email: privacy@tepsonic.com

Phone: 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX

Appendix: Detailed Cookie Information

Note: This is a sample list. The actual cookies used may vary based on your interactions with the Site and services you use.