Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

Uncle Domains ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on www.uncledomains.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control them.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, and usage patterns.

Types of Cookies by Duration:
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Types of Cookies by Origin:
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by Uncle Domains directly
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for basic Site functionality and security. They cannot be disabled as the Site would not function properly without them.

  • Authentication and login sessions
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and server routing
  • Shopping cart and transaction processing
  • Cookie consent preferences
Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us analyze how visitors use the Site, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.

  • Page views and visit duration tracking
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • Site speed and performance monitoring
  • User navigation patterns and popular content
  • A/B testing and feature optimization

Services used: Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Display settings (dark mode, font size)
  • Recently viewed domains and search history
  • Saved filters and sorting preferences
  • Chat widget settings and support history
  • Form auto-fill information (non-sensitive)
Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

  • Personalized ad delivery based on interests
  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
  • Social media integration and sharing
  • Ad performance measurement and attribution
  • Conversion tracking for marketing campaigns
  • Email campaign effectiveness tracking

Services used: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Ads

Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable social media features and track your interactions with social content.

  • Social media login integration
  • Content sharing on social platforms
  • Social media follow buttons and widgets
  • Social engagement tracking

Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device to help us deliver better services. These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their cookies and data collection practices.

Third-Party Services We Use:
Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics View Policy
Google Ads Advertising View Policy
Facebook Pixel Advertising & Analytics View Policy
Stripe Payment processing View Policy
Cloudflare Security & CDN View Policy
Intercom Customer support View Policy

Note: We are not responsible for third-party cookies or their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

4. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

  • Web Beacons (Pixels): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails to track page views and email opens
  • Local Storage: Browser storage that allows us to save preferences and data locally
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
  • ETags: Cache validation tokens used for content delivery optimization
  • Fingerprinting: Collection of device and browser characteristics for fraud prevention

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies are stored for different durations:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication Cookies: 30 days or until you log out
  • Preference Cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics Cookies: 2 years
  • Marketing Cookies: 90 days to 2 years (varies by platform)

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each browsing session
  • View and delete existing cookies

Browser-specific instructions:

Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or customize your preferences. You can access this preference center at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies:

Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices offer settings to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset advertising ID or opt out of personalization
Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. However, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we currently do not respond to DNT browser settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, the following features may be affected:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • Some Site features may not work properly
  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • We cannot personalize your experience
  • Shopping cart functionality may be limited

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may store or process cookies and data in countries outside your jurisdiction. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
  • Certification under approved frameworks

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately at hi@uncledomains.com.

11. Cookie Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookies and associated data:

  • HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
  • Secure and HttpOnly flags on sensitive cookies
  • SameSite attributes to prevent CSRF attacks
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Cookie scope limitations to minimize exposure

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through a prominent notice on the Site
  • Request renewed consent for new cookie types when required by law
  • Send email notifications to registered users for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request information about cookies we use
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookies and associated data
  • Right to Object: Object to certain cookie processing activities
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact us:

Uncle Domains
Email: hi@uncledomains.com
Website: www.uncledomains.com
Response Time: 2-3 business days

For data protection inquiries specifically, you may also reach our Data Protection Officer at hi@uncledomains.com.

16. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

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