Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DownStatus.co ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as explained below so they cannot be stored on your device.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies enable websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and how you use the website. This helps improve your browsing experience and enables websites to provide more personalized services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and remember your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. They help us improve the website's performance and functionality.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to provide services you have requested, like watching a video.

Analytical/Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising or content which is more likely to be relevant to you. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners with our permission.

3. Purposes of Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Authentication and security: To identify users and help protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Session management: To maintain your session while you navigate through our website
  • Preferences: To remember information about your browser and preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and measure traffic
  • Service improvement: To improve our website's functionality and user experience
  • Performance: To ensure that our website performs effectively and efficiently

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms (when you use social sharing features)
  • Service providers that help us improve our website

These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. This information may be used by them to provide analytics services and to target advertising.

5. How to Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:

  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

6. 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.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via our Contact Page.

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