Introduction

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Connect Group ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website www.connectgroup.global (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

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What are Cookies?

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Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device). Cookies are widely used to "remember" you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie"). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in.

 

How Connect Group Uses Cookies

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We use cookies for several different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the "like" or "follow" button on a post, for example).

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Our website uses cookies to:

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• Understand and save users' preferences for future visits.

• Keep track of advertisements.

• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

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What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information.

Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit, etc. This data helps us understand and analyze how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.

Marketing: Our website displays advertisements. These cookies are used to personalize the advertisements that we show to you so that they are meaningful to you. These cookies also help us keep track of the efficiency of these ad campaigns.

Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content on the website on social media platforms.

Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences like language preferences so that you have a better and efficient experience on future visits to the website.

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How Can I Control My Cookie Preferences?

Upon your first visit to our site, you are asked to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy. To respect your right to privacy and comply with GDPR requirements, we provide several ways for you to manage your cookie preferences and consent:

Directly on Our Website: While we currently do not offer a dedicated settings page for managing cookies after initial consent, you can adjust your preferences by directly contacting us. Please email info@connectgroup.global or use the contact form available on our website to request changes to your cookie consent settings. We are committed to processing your request promptly and will provide you with a way to adjust your preferences as required.

Through Your Browser: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your web browser settings. If you prefer to block, delete, or restrict cookies from our site or any other, you can use your browser's settings to do so.

 

Each browser is different, so refer to the 'Help' menu of your particular browser (or your mobile device’s manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences. Here are direct links to information for some commonly used browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact your user experience and may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies and privacy options in the settings menu of your device.

Additional Controls

 

We understand the importance of privacy and are considering implementing a more user-friendly interface for managing cookie preferences directly on our website. Until then, we are here to assist with any adjustments you wish to make to your cookie settings.