1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help a website function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. We also use similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, tags). In this policy, we refer to all of these as "cookies".
2) How we use cookies
LinkVocab uses cookies for two purposes only: Essential cookies Needed to operate the website and core features (security, load balancing, basic functionality). These cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie banner because the site may not work correctly without them. Analytics cookies (Google) Used to understand how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited, approximate location, device type, time spent). This helps us improve performance and usability. We do NOT use cookies for: • advertising or retargeting • selling personal data • cross-site behavioral tracking for ads
3) Legal basis (EU/UK)
Essential cookies: processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional service. Analytics cookies: used only with your consent (where required by GDPR/ePrivacy). You can change or withdraw consent at any time.
4) What cookies we use
A) Essential cookies These are required for security and basic operation. Examples may include: • session identifiers • security tokens • load balancing cookies Purpose: site security and core functionality Duration: session or short-term (varies) B) Analytics cookies (Google Analytics / Google tag) We use Google Analytics (and related Google tagging) to measure and report website usage. Data that may be collected by Google Analytics: • pages visited, clicks, scrolling behavior (aggregated) • device/browser information • approximate location (based on IP) • IP address (used for geolocation and security; treatment depends on configuration) Where data is processed: Google may process data on servers located outside your country, including the United States. Google's information: Google may use this data to provide analytics services and may process it according to its own policies.
5) International transfers (EU/UK)
When analytics data is processed outside the EU/UK (for example, in the United States), transfers may be protected by mechanisms such as: • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and/or • other safeguards provided by Google. (Ensure your Google Analytics setup and Data Processing Agreement reflect this.)
6) Managing cookies
A) Cookie banner settings If you are in a region where consent is required, analytics cookies are not set until you opt in. You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie settings. B) Browser controls You can also control cookies via your browser settings: • block cookies • delete stored cookies • use private browsing Note: disabling cookies may affect site functionality. C) Google Analytics opt-out Google provides a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking: • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available from Google)
7) California (USA) privacy notice (CCPA/CPRA)
Under California law, some analytics data may be considered "personal information". • We do NOT sell your personal information. • We do NOT share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If you are a California resident, you may have rights to access, delete, or correct personal information, and to limit certain uses. You can submit requests by contacting us at: privacy@linkvocab.com
8) Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made.
9) Contact
If you have questions about cookies or privacy, contact: Email: privacy@linkvocab.com Website: linkvocab.com For more information about our privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy.