By accessing and using www.topratings.org's websites, you accept this Cookie Policy ("Policy"). The conditions for using cookies on this website are described in this Policy. You signify your acceptance and consent to these terms by using the site in the future.
It is crucial to recognize that this Cookie Policy may change at any time and without warning. Any major changes will be communicated to users through the website or websites. Users should check this page frequently in order to stay updated on any changes we make to our privacy policies. Your continued use of the Site after any changes have been made to this Policy indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to the changes. Your only options are to cease using the Site or change your browser settings to block cookies from being sent to it if you disagree with the terms contained in this Policy.
This document contains the guidelines that control how cookies are used on the website, including how to apply the definitions and guidelines found in our privacy policy.
- What cookies are
- What cookies are used on the Site when you use it
- How cookies are used on the Site by third parties
- Your cookie options
- Interest-Based Advertising
A little text file called a "cookie" might be installed in your web browser as you surf the website in order to recognize you as a user and safeguard your personal data. Cookies are used for a number of functions, including storing user preferences, delivering analytical data, enabling the distribution of ads and behavioral advertising, and supporting specific services.
Cookies are divided into two categories: session cookies, which are temporary cookies, and permanent cookies, which are persistent cookies. When the web browser is closed, session cookies are automatically removed, while persistent cookies remain in the browser until they are purposefully removed or reach their designated expiration date. The cookies have predefined expiration dates ranging from several minutes to several years.
Cookies placed on a user's web browser's storage device by a website are referred to as first-party cookies. On the other hand, cookies created by a domain other than the one being visited are sometimes referred to as "third-party cookies."
On our websites, pixel tags and cookies collaborate closely. While surfing the internet, it is possible that you have seen pixel tags, web beacons, or transparent GIFs on different websites. Together with cookies, the pixels track visitors to our website from various services in order to assess their behavior. Pixel tags are used for a number of reasons by us and our business partners, including Retargeting (as stated in our Privacy Statement) and other interest-based advertising (as detailed in Section 5) of our website.
It is possible that we or a third party could install cookies on your browser if you decide to use the website or our services. We cordially advise you to review our Privacy Policy for a more thorough knowledge of the many categories of cookies that are utilized and the corresponding temporal patterns of their utilization.
The various functions that cookies can accomplish include the following:
First-party cookie use becomes necessary in order to use several website features, like proper transaction processing and persistent sign-in.
We employ analytics cookies to gather information about how the Site(s) are used in order to assess their efficacy and enhance their operation. Moreover, it is noteworthy that these cookies have the potential to be employed in A/B testing, which makes it easier to evaluate how users respond to different versions of ads, websites, or features. First-party and third-party cookies are the two categories into which analytics cookies can be divided.
It's common to refer to the cookies that save user choices on a website as "preference cookies."
Advertising networks or platforms insert third-party cookies, also referred to as "behavioral" or "targeted" advertising cookies, into users' computers. These technologies are primarily being used for two purposes: (i) to make it easier to display adverts and evaluate their effectiveness; and (ii) to provide personalized ads based on user interests and preferences determined by online activity.
Cookies are essential to the collection of anonymous user data used by advertising networks, third-party services, analytics, and other applications. By means of cookies, these organizations are able to monitor and evaluate the activities that users perform on the website in addition to following their behavior when they visit other websites in the future. Anonymization is applied to the obtained data, which is then utilized to gain understanding of user behavior and preferences. This procedure helps to deliver advertisements and services that are more effectively targeted.
Should an individual have an overall dislike for cookies, or a specific type of cookie, they have the capacity to alter the browser's settings in order to remove previously stored cookies and refuse to accept new ones. You should consult the instructions that came with your web browser to fully understand how to complete this task. It is important to note that deleting or rejecting our cookies may make it more difficult for you to use specific services, keep your preferences, and access some parts of our websites.
Directions on disabling third-party cookies can be found in respective privacy policies.
The Cookie Policy offers a thorough explanation of how using cookies may enhance users' experiences both on our website and when utilizing our services. It is possible that some issues or restrictions in the functionality of our website could arise if visitors choose to disable cookies.
How to turn off cookies that target advertisements based on behavior
For additional information, visit www.youronlinechoices.eu if you are a customer in the European Union and have concerns about cookies that are used for behaviorally targeted advertising. Similarly, users in the United States can get additional information about these cookies—which display advertising based on how you use the website and other websites—by going to http://www.aboutads.info/choices . You can control your preferences regarding these advertising methods with the help of these sites, which provide options and insights.
Here are some useful instructions for changing the cookie settings in your web browser.
Chrome by Google:
To use the desired feature, the user must locate and choose the wrench icon located in the browser toolbar. Please select the "Settings" tab to view the available choices. To see other options, please select "Show advanced settings." Please click on the 'Content settings' button to see the "Privacy" section.
Navigate to the "Cookies" section and select the "Allow local data to be set" option to permit the use of cookies. This will make first-party and third-party cookie usage possible. Users should pick the option that forbids all third-party cookies without exception in order to enable the selective acceptance of first-party cookies.
Go to the "Cookies" section and select the "Block sites from setting any data" option to disable cookies.
Keep in mind that Chrome has different settings for enabling and disabling cookies. Visit this Google page for additional details on the other cookie options available in Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
Microsoft Explorer versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0:
It is advised to navigate to the top area of your browser window and select the 'Tools' option in order to access the required menu. Please select "Internet Options" from the drop-down menu that is presented. Users are recommended to navigate to the settings window and locate the 'Privacy' tab from the list of available menu options.
Activate cookies: Kindly move the slider to 'Medium' or lower.
It is advised to move the slider to the maximum position to disable cookies, as this would essentially prevent any cookies from being sent.
Keep in mind that Explorer has different settings for enabling and disabling cookies. Visit this Microsoft page to learn more about the various cookie options available in Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
Windows Edge
To access further options, users must locate and select the "More actions" button located on the toolbar. From the dropdown menu that is displayed, choose "Settings".Please locate and select the "View advanced settings" option. In the Cookies section, users can choose between two options: the default configuration, which allows cookies to be accepted without any limitations, or the option to selectively exclude only third-party cookies. Please initiate the process of restarting the Microsoft Edge browser.
Firefox on Mozilla
You must select the 'Tools' option from the menu bar in order to access the browser settings. From the given drop-down menu, choose 'Options'. Please proceed to the section on privacy.
Making sure that the option 'Accept cookies for sites' has been selected is required to activate the functionality of cookies.
'Accept cookies for sites' is a labeled choice that users can deselect to disable cookies.
Keep in mind that Firefox has different settings for enabling and disabling cookies. See Mozilla's https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop?redirectslug=Enabling+and+disabling+cookies&redirectlocale=en-US for additional details.
Opera
Users are recommended to click on the "Settings" option located within the browser menu in order to access the browser settings. Go ahead and select "Quick Preferences".
Make sure that the "Enable Cookies" option has been selected in order to activate cookies.
In order to turn off cookies, you must uncheck the "Enable Cookies" box.
Keep in mind that Opera has different settings for enabling and disabling cookies. Visit this Opera Software page for additional details on the other cookie options available: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
On OS X, Safari
Users must select the 'Safari' option from the menu bar in order to access the Safari web browser's options. From the drop-down menu that appears, choose the 'Preferences' option. Please select the 'Security' option.
In order to approve cookies, navigate to the "Accept cookies" section and select "Only from the current site."
Select the 'Never' option under 'Accept cookies' to turn off cookies.
Keep in mind that Safari has multiple settings for enabling and disabling cookies. Visit this Apple page for additional details on the other cookie settings available in Safari: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html
The remaining browsers
Please use the browser's "help" feature or get in touch with the company that makes the browser.
The majority of web browsers have a built-in feature that lets them accept cookies by default, without the user having to do anything. It is also feasible to alter the browser's settings to prevent cookies from being accepted or to ask the user to approve them.
But it's important to note that blocking our cookies can potentially make it less enjoyable for you to browse our website. This could entail tailored information and data or restricted access to specific regions.
- Advertising Based on Interest
As marketers, we cater to individual interests by using interest-based advertising provided by vendors to deliver customized messages and content. It is crucial to understand that third parties' activities, including their use of cookies or other technologies to carry out email, mobile, or online advertising services, are outside of the Site's control.
For any inquiries regarding our Cookie Policy, kindly contact [email protected] via email.