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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