Cookie Policy

    Effective Date: September 2025

    SiteWarming, Inc. ("SiteWarming," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.sitewarming.com, our domain management platform, and the websites we generate and host for your domains (collectively, the "Services"). This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

    This Cookie Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.

    1. What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide reporting information.

    Types of cookies we use:

    • First-party cookies: Set by SiteWarming directly
    • Third-party cookies: Set by our service partners
    • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
    • Persistent cookies: Remain until deleted or expired

    2. Cookies on Your Accelerating Domains

    Important Note: In addition to cookies on SiteWarming.com, we also place cookies on the domains you accelerate through our service. These cookies:

    • Track visitor analytics for your domain insights
    • Optimize content delivery through Cloudflare
    • Enable SEO tracking and performance monitoring
    • Are essential for providing acceleration services

    You can customize cookie settings for your accelerating domains in your dashboard.

    3. Why We Use Cookies

    Essential Cookies

    Required for the Services to function properly:

    • User authentication and security
    • Domain management session maintenance
    • Cloudflare integration for DNS management
    • Marketplace transaction security
    • Chat functionality
    • Load balancing and performance

    Performance and Analytics Cookies

    Help us understand and improve our Services:

    • Page visit tracking and user flow analysis
    • Domain performance metrics
    • Content engagement rates
    • Error tracking and debugging
    • Service usage patterns
    • A/B testing for feature improvements

    Functionality Cookies

    Remember your preferences and personalize your experience:

    • Dashboard layout preferences
    • Domain sorting and filtering choices
    • Content generation preferences
    • Notification settings
    • Language and timezone settings
    • Recent domain activity

    Marketing/Advertising Cookies

    Used to deliver relevant marketing:

    • Track campaign effectiveness
    • Retargeting for service features
    • Conversion tracking
    • Interest-based advertising
    • Cross-device tracking for consistent experience

    4. Third-Party Services

    We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

    Required Services

    • Cloudflare: DNS, CDN, and security (REQUIRED for domain acceleration)
    • Stripe/PayPal: Payment processing
    • Google Analytics: Usage analytics

    Optional Services

    • Intercom: Customer support chat
    • Google Ads: Marketing and retargeting
    • Facebook Pixel: Social media marketing
    • LinkedIn Insights: B2B marketing analytics

    5. Your Cookie Choices

    Browser Controls

    Most browsers allow you to:

    • View and delete cookies
    • Block third-party cookies
    • Block all cookies (note: this will break site functionality)
    • Set cookie preferences per website

    Platform-Specific Controls

    For SiteWarming.com:

    • Access cookie preferences in your account settings
    • Use our cookie consent banner to customize preferences
    • Opt-out of non-essential cookies while maintaining functionality

    For Your Accelerating Domains:

    • Configure cookie settings in your domain dashboard
    • Choose analytics level (basic, detailed, or none)
    • Customize visitor cookie notices
    • Export cookie-free analytics data

    Analytics Opt-Out Options

    • Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
    • Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
    • Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info

    Mobile App Controls

    If using our mobile app:

    • Adjust tracking preferences in app settings
    • Disable advertising ID sharing in device settings
    • Use limit ad tracking features on iOS/Android

    6. Cookies and Your Domains

    Important Considerations for Domain Owners:

    Legal Compliance

    As a domain owner using SiteWarming, you may need to:

    • Include cookie notices on your accelerating domains
    • Comply with regional privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
    • Provide visitor opt-out mechanisms

    We provide customizable cookie notice templates in your dashboard.

    Analytics Data Ownership

    • All analytics data collected from your domains belongs to you
    • You can export this data at any time
    • Data is deleted 90 days after service termination
    • You control the level of tracking on your domains

    7. Do Not Track

    We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals due to lack of industry standards. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

    8. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

    • Our services or practices
    • Legal requirements
    • Industry standards
    • Third-party services

    Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification.

    9. International Users

    European Users (GDPR)

    We rely on the following legal bases for cookie use:

    • Consent: For non-essential cookies
    • Legitimate interests: For analytics and performance
    • Contract: For essential service cookies

    California Residents (CCPA)

    You have the right to:

    • Know what personal information is collected via cookies
    • Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
    • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

    10. Contact Information

    For questions about our cookie use:

    Email:

    privacy@sitewarming.com

    Mail:

    SiteWarming, Inc.

    7415 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 6, Ste 500–107

    Austin, TX 78735

    Cookie Preferences:

    Accessible via your account dashboard

    11. Accessibility

    This Cookie Policy is designed to be accessible. For assistance, contact accessibility@sitewarming.com.

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