Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Last Updated Date]

1. What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?

We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, beacons, local storage, device fingerprinting) to improve functionality, analyze usage, personalize experiences, and deliver advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., login, security). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage and improve features (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., language, settings).
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Track browsing activity to deliver relevant ads. Used only with your consent.

Age Restriction: CVI is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly place cookies on the devices of anyone under 18.

3. Cookie Consent Mechanism

When you first visit CVI, you will see a cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage preferences by category

Your choices are stored and can be changed at any time through our Cookie Preferences Center. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, which automatically opt you out of targeted advertising cookies.

4. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a sample table. Actual cookies and details should be filled in when deployed:

5. Retention Periods

Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on type:

• Session cookies: expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: last from a few days to up to 2 years unless deleted.

6. Sharing and Third-Party Providers

We use third parties for analytics and advertising, including:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Stripe, PayPal (payments)
• SendGrid, Mailchimp (email)
• Advertising networks (only with consent)

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data, use it only for authorized purposes, and notify us of breaches.

7. Rights Under Privacy Laws

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Access information about cookies and tracking
• Opt out of sale/sharing (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah)
• Limit use of sensitive personal information (California)
• Appeal denied requests (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut)

To exercise these rights, visit our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page, enable GPC, or contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. Opt-out requests are processed within 15 business days.

8. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

When we detect a valid GPC signal from your browser, we treat it as an opt-out request for sharing/targeted advertising, applied to your device without additional verification.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Data collected by cookies may be transferred outside your country (including to the United States). For EU/UK, we use Standard Contractual Clauses. For Quebec (Law 25), we perform transfer risk assessments and implement contractual safeguards. You may request details of these safeguards by contacting us.

10. Consequences of Declining Cookies

You may decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are required for core functionality. If you reject cookies, certain features (login, personalization, analytics) may not work properly.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced via site banner or email, at least 30 days before they take effect.

12. Contact Us

Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Toll-Free: [Insert Phone]
Address: [Insert Mailing Address]
We strive to respond to inquiries within 5 business days.

For details on how we handle personal data beyond cookies, see our Privacy Policy.