What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and user experience.

Examples:

  • Page view tracking
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources
  • Browser and device information

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Examples:

  • Ad targeting cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Retargeting cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services that may place cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Maps: For displaying our location on the contact page
  • FormSubmit: For processing contact form submissions

Each third-party service has its own cookie policy and privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

How to Manage and Refuse Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all types of cookies
  • Reject All: Disable all optional cookies (essential cookies remain enabled)
  • Customize: Choose which optional cookies to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies to reset the consent.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

Effects of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality
  • Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from improving the website based on usage data
  • Disabling marketing cookies may result in seeing less relevant advertisements
  • Some third-party services (such as Google Maps) may not work without their cookies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Reality Check Systems, Inc.

90 W Cochran St, Suite B

Simi Valley, CA 93065

Phone: +1 (339) 235-9850

Email: [email protected]