Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Torque ("Torque", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our products and services (collectively, the "Products"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. We also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which serve similar purposes to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our Products to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the operation of our Products.

Examples include:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Remembering your preferences and settings

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Products by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the functionality and user experience of our Products.

Examples include:

• Tracking page views and navigation patterns
• Measuring feature usage and performance
• Identifying technical issues and errors
• Understanding user preferences and behavior

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Products to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or currency) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples include:

• Language and region preferences
• Currency settings
• Display preferences and themes
• User interface customizations

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples include:

• Tracking ad impressions and clicks
• Measuring campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting and remarketing
• Social media integration

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us directly on our Products. These cookies are used to provide core functionality and improve your experience on our Products.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than ours. We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.

Examples of third-party services we may use include:

• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Customer support platforms
• Marketing and advertising platforms
• Social media platforms

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our Products.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits to our Products.

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only first-party cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Products may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the opt-out pages provided by the relevant third parties. For example:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other local storage technologies, such as:

• Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser that persists after you close your browser
• Session Storage: Data stored locally in your browser that is deleted when you close your browser
• IndexedDB: A database stored locally in your browser for storing larger amounts of structured data

These technologies are used for similar purposes as cookies, such as storing your preferences and improving your experience. You can manage these technologies through your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this Cookie Policy and, where appropriate, providing additional notice. Your continued use of our Products after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

8. European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we will only use non-essential cookies with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

9. California Users

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding cookies under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your privacy rights.