This Cookie Policy explains how DC TapConnect (“DC TapConnect,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit DCTapConnect.com or use our websites, software, applications, and related services.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember certain information, improve functionality, and understand how visitors use a website.
We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device identifiers.
2. Why We Use Cookies
DC TapConnect may use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:
- Operating and securing our website
- Remembering user preferences
- Maintaining login and account sessions
- Understanding website traffic
- Measuring website performance
- Improving our products and services
- Understanding how users interact with our platform
- Measuring marketing campaigns
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Providing personalized or relevant experiences
- Supporting customer acquisition and analytics features
The specific cookies used may change as our website and Services develop.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for certain parts of the website or Services to function.
They may be used to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Authenticate users
- Maintain account security
- Remember security preferences
- Maintain shopping or subscription sessions
- Support essential website functionality
Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of certain Services, they generally cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tool.
B. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help remember choices and preferences.
They may be used to remember:
- Language preferences
- User interface settings
- Account preferences
- Previously selected options
- Other website preferences
These cookies help provide a more convenient user experience.
C. Analytics and Performance Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website and Services.
These cookies may help us understand:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- General device information
- Website navigation patterns
- Feature usage
- Errors and performance issues
We use this information to improve website performance, user experience, and our Services.
D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where applicable, we may use marketing or advertising technologies to understand the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
These technologies may help us:
- Measure advertising performance
- Understand which marketing channels generate traffic
- Measure conversions
- Deliver more relevant advertisements
- Prevent repeated or irrelevant advertising
- Understand interactions with marketing content
Where required by applicable law, we will request appropriate consent before using non-essential marketing cookies.
E. Security and Fraud Prevention Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to help protect our website and Services.
These technologies may help us:
- Detect suspicious activity
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Protect accounts
- Identify automated or malicious traffic
- Prevent fraud
- Maintain platform security
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support our website or Services.
Third parties may provide services such as:
- Website analytics
- Payment processing
- Customer support
- Advertising
- Marketing measurement
- Security
- Cloud infrastructure
- AI services
- Appointment scheduling
- Embedded content
- Other technology integrations
These third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies.
Their use of cookies may be governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
5. Cookies Used With DC TapConnect Business Services
DC TapConnect may provide customer acquisition tools to businesses.
Certain DC TapConnect-enabled pages, NFC interactions, lead capture pages, chatbot experiences, or customer engagement features may use cookies or similar technologies to support:
- Session management
- Lead interaction tracking
- Analytics
- Conversion measurement
- Security
- Customer experience improvements
- Business reporting
The information collected through these technologies may be associated with the business using DC TapConnect and may be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the applicable business’s privacy practices.
6. NFC and Cookies
An NFC product itself does not necessarily store cookies.
When a user taps a DC TapConnect-enabled NFC product, the NFC interaction may direct the user’s device to a website, landing page, digital profile, chatbot, or other online service.
Once the user accesses an online service, cookies or similar technologies may be used according to the applicable website and browser settings.
7. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Cookies may be either:
Session Cookies
These cookies generally remain on your device only while your browser session is active and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
The length of time a particular cookie remains may vary depending on its purpose and the provider that sets it.
8. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies only from certain websites
- Receive notifications when cookies are being used
- Block third-party cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of DCTapConnect.com or our Services may not function properly.
9. Cookie Preference Controls
Where required by applicable law, DC TapConnect may provide a cookie consent or preference management tool that allows visitors to:
- Accept non-essential cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie categories
- Change cookie preferences
Your available choices may depend on your location and applicable law.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our website may not respond to all DNT signals.
Where applicable law requires recognition of browser-based privacy signals or opt-out preference signals, we will handle such signals as required by applicable law.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights regarding certain forms of online tracking and the sharing of personal information under applicable California privacy laws.
Where applicable, DC TapConnect will provide legally required mechanisms for California users to exercise applicable privacy choices, including opting out of certain “sale” or “sharing” activities as defined by California law.
You may review our Privacy Policy for additional information regarding California privacy rights.
12. Children’s Privacy
DCTapConnect.com and our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly use cookies or similar technologies to intentionally collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes to our website
- Changes to our Services
- New technologies
- Changes to our use of cookies
- Changes in applicable laws
- Changes in our business practices
When we update this Cookie Policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.