Cookie policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. These cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember specific information about your visit, making your experience smoother and more tailored to your preferences.

We use cookies for various reasons, including to:

• Personalization: Cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or whether you're logged in, so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
• Analytics: Cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform, such as which pages are most visited, so we can continually improve your experience.
• Security: Cookies help keep your account secure by detecting potentially suspicious activity.
• Advertising & Relevance: Cookies help us show you content or ads that are most relevant to you, both on and off our platform.

We use the following types of cookies on DesignWhiz:

• Essential cookies: These are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionalities like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
• Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use DesignWhiz, such as which pages are most visited or where users encounter errors. This data helps us improve the platform's performance.
• Functionality cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices (e.g., username, language settings) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They help us show ads that are more aligned with your interests, both on and off DesignWhiz.

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertisers, to set cookies on your device when you visit DesignWhiz. These third-party cookies help us:

• Analyze traffic and usage trends.
• Display targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

Please note that these third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

You have control over how cookies are used on DesignWhiz. Here are your options for managing cookies:

• Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. You may also delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. Keep in mind that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.
• For Chrome: How to Manage Cookies on Chrome (YouTube) or Chrome Help Article
• For Firefox: How to Enable and Disable Cookies in Firefox (YouTube) or Firefox Support
• For Safari: How to Clear and Manage Cookies in Safari (YouTube)or Apple Safari Support
• For Microsoft Edge: How to Manage Cookies on Microsoft Edge (YouTube) or Microsoft Edge Support
• Consent Management Tools: If required by applicable laws (e.g., GDPR or CCPA), we provide a cookie consent banner when you visit DesignWhiz for the first time. You can use this banner to manage your cookie preferences, choosing to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
• Clear Cookies: You can clear cookies stored on your device at any time via your browser settings. However, doing so may require you to re-enter preferences or log back into your account on DesignWhiz.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the cookies we use and the purposes they serve.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time.
• Right to Opt-Out: If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your data, including data collected via cookies for advertising purposes.

Cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser or log out.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The expiration period varies depending on the specific cookie.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we do, we will notify you by posting the new policy on our platform or by sending an email notification where required.

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: gaga@mydesignwhiz.com

Mailing Address: DesignWhiz, 382 Northeast 191st Street, Miami, FL 33179, United States of America