Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ProVe Legal ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your device on subsequent visits.

Cookies serve various purposes, including improving website functionality, providing personalized experiences, and helping us understand how our website is used.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• Setting privacy preferences
• Logging into secure areas
• Filling out forms
• Using shopping cart functionality
• Accessing secure areas of the website

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - necessary for website operation

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

• Count the number of visitors
• See how visitors move around our website
• Identify which pages are most popular
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Understand traffic sources and user behavior patterns

Legal Basis: Consent

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Personalizing content based on your interests
• Remembering information you've entered in forms
• Providing live chat and customer support features
• Enabling social media sharing features

Legal Basis: Consent

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They help us:

• Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Understand your interests for better targeting
• Provide social media advertising and remarketing

Legal Basis: Consent

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

4.3 Retention Periods

• Essential Cookies: Session duration or up to 12 months
• Analytics Cookies: 24-38 months
• Functional Cookies: 12-24 months
• Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 24 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your interactions with our website.

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content that may set cookies:

• Facebook: Social plugins and advertising
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
• Twitter: Social sharing and advertising

5.3 Marketing and Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to provide targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookie types
• Necessary Only: Only essential cookies are enabled
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

6.2 Cookie Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
• Using the cookie management tool in your browser
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

6.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (may impact website functionality)
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

7.1 Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

7.2 Mozilla Firefox

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

7.3 Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

7.4 Microsoft Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or support website.

8. Opt-Out Options

8.1 Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out

8.2 Advertising Opt-Outs

You can opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out pages:

• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

9.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to access secure areas
• Loss of form data when navigating
• Reduced website functionality
• Inability to maintain preferences

9.2 Other Cookie Types

Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:

• Less personalized content
• Less relevant advertising
• Inability to use certain interactive features
• Repeated display of cookie notices

10. Mobile Devices and Apps

For mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used through:

• Mobile advertising identifiers
• Device fingerprinting
• Local storage mechanisms
• SDK analytics tools

You can typically manage these through your device's privacy settings or advertising preferences.

11. Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Other approved transfer mechanisms

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Additional Resources

14.1 Cookie Information

For more information about cookies, visit:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance

14.2 Privacy Tools

Privacy-focused browser extensions and tools:

• Privacy Badger
• uBlock Origin
• Ghostery
• DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials