Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. These technologies serve similar purposes and are covered by this policy. Throughout this document, we use the term "cookies" to refer to all such technologies unless otherwise specified.

2. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for cookies and similar technologies on this website is:

Strainttforceix
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Email: assist@strainttforceix.world
Phone: +1 404-900-7900

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into the following categories based on their purpose and the consent requirements under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR because they are essential for providing the service you have requested.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use:

• Cookie consent preference storage (cookie_consent, cookie_analytics, cookie_marketing)
• Session management for form submissions and navigation
• Security cookies for fraud prevention and load balancing
• Accessibility preference cookies

Retention period: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Consent preference cookies are stored for 365 days.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. These cookies allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and understand which pages are most popular. This information helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience.

Analytics cookies require your consent before being placed on your device. You can accept or reject analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Data collected through analytics cookies may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Navigation paths through the website
• Referring website or search engine
• Browser and device information
• Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Interaction events such as button clicks and form submissions

Retention period: Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies build a profile of your interests and may be used to show you targeted content on our website or other platforms.

Marketing cookies require your explicit consent. If you reject marketing cookies, you will not receive personalized advertising based on your browsing behavior on our website, though you may still see generic advertisements.

Marketing cookies may be used for:

• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Delivering relevant workshop promotions based on browsing interests
• Limiting the number of times you see a particular advertisement
• Understanding conversion rates from advertising to registration

Retention period: Marketing cookies are typically retained for 90 to 180 days, depending on the specific cookie and advertising partner.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. Third parties that may set cookies on our website include:

• Analytics providers for website usage measurement
• Content delivery networks for optimized asset loading
• Font and icon libraries for visual presentation
• Advertising platforms if marketing cookies are enabled

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for detailed information about their cookie practices. We select third-party providers that demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

5. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for using cookies are:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional website and fulfilling your requests
• Analytics cookies: Your consent, obtained through our cookie banner
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie banner

You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences through our cookie settings or by clearing cookies in your browser.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:

• Accept All: Enable all cookie categories including analytics and marketing
• Reject: Enable only strictly necessary cookies
• Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by toggling individual categories

Your preferences are stored in a cookie on your device and remembered for 365 days. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again.

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Configure the browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
• Enable "Do Not Track" signals (though not all websites honor this)

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available on the respective browser support websites. Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent certain features of our website from functioning correctly.

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under GDPR when it can be linked to an identifiable individual. This may include your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior. We process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about your rights, data retention, and security measures.

Analytics data is primarily processed in aggregated and anonymized form. Individual-level data is accessible only to authorized personnel for troubleshooting and analysis purposes, and is subject to the retention periods specified in this policy.

8. Cookie Retention and Deletion

Each cookie has a specific retention period after which it expires automatically:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Consent preference cookies: 365 days from the date of consent
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
• Marketing cookies: 90 to 180 days depending on the provider

You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Deleting cookies will reset your preferences, and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.

9. Security of Cookie Data

We implement security measures to protect data collected through cookies, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure cookie flags (Secure and SameSite attributes), and regular security audits of our website infrastructure. Third-party cookie providers are selected based on their security practices and compliance with data protection standards.

10. Your Rights Regarding Cookie Data

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. You also have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time. For detailed information about exercising these rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes may also be communicated through our cookie consent banner or other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Strainttforceix
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Email: assist@strainttforceix.world
Phone: +1 404-900-7900

Please include "Cookie Inquiry" in your subject line for cookie-related questions. We aim to respond within 30 days.