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Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 15, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Service or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Service more useful to you.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How Karo Startup Uses Cookies

When you use and access the Service, we may place a number of cookies files in your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of the Service
  • To provide analytics
  • To store your preferences
  • To enable advertisements delivery, including behavioral advertising
  • To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypeDurationPurpose
_karo_sessionEssentialSessionMaintains user session state
_karo_authEssential30 daysAuthentication token
_karo_preferencesFunctional1 yearStores user preferences
_karo_analyticsPerformance2 yearsTracks site usage analytics
_karo_consentEssential1 yearStores cookie consent preferences

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics: Used for tracking and reporting website traffic
  • Google Ads: Used for delivering targeted advertisements
  • Facebook Pixel: Used for measuring ad effectiveness and tracking conversions
  • Hotjar: Used for understanding user behavior through heatmaps and recordings
  • Intercom: Used for customer support chat functionality
  • Stripe: Used for secure payment processing

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on appropriate opt-out links provided below or by setting up your browser to refuse cookies.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:

  • Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

7. What Happens If You Disable Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may still use our website, but your ability to use some features or areas of our website may be limited. For example:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work properly
  • We won't be able to personalize your experience
  • You may see more generic advertisements

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. We are committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations and will update our practices as industry standards evolve.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.

You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. More Information About Cookies

If you'd like to learn more about cookies in general, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:

Karo Startup

Email: cookies@karostartup.com

Address: 123 Innovation Street, Tech City, TC 12345

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567