Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Utasking LLC ("Utasking," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Utasking website and marketplace. This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Utasking Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that websites may place on or access through your browser or device.

Cookies can help websites:

• operate properly;
• remember user preferences;
• maintain account sessions;
• improve security;
• understand website usage;
• measure website performance;
• support advertising and campaign measurement.

Some cookies are set directly by Utasking or its website infrastructure, while others may be set or accessed by third-party service providers.

2. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, Utasking and its service providers may use technologies such as:

• pixels;
• tags;
• local storage;
• browser identifiers;
• analytics technologies;
• advertising identifiers;
• similar website technologies.

For simplicity, this Policy generally refers to these technologies collectively as "cookies" or "tracking technologies."

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Utasking's cookie consent system currently organizes cookies into the following categories.

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are required for important website and Platform functions.

They may support:

• account login and authentication;
• security;
• website sessions;
• fraud and abuse prevention;
• cookie-consent preferences;
• Professional Membership checkout;
• website functionality and stability.

Necessary cookies may remain active because disabling them could prevent important parts of Utasking from functioning properly.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help provide optional or enhanced website functionality and remember certain user preferences.

These may support features such as:

• remembering choices or settings;
• improving user experience;
• temporary functionality required by certain Platform features.

Functional cookies are not always necessary for the basic operation of the Platform.

Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies help Utasking understand how visitors use the Platform.

Utasking currently uses analytics technologies including Google Analytics and Jetpack / Automattic Stats.

These technologies may help us understand:

• website visits and traffic;
• pages viewed;
• referral sources;
• general device and browser information;
• approximate location;
• interactions with website features;
• website performance.

Analytics information may be used to improve Utasking, diagnose problems, understand marketplace usage, and evaluate website performance.

Utasking's consent system allows users to control analytical cookies where applicable.

Advertisement Cookies

Advertisement cookies and similar technologies may be used to measure advertising performance and support advertising campaigns.

Utasking may use advertising technologies provided by platforms such as Meta/Facebook when advertising campaigns are enabled.

These technologies may help:

• measure advertising conversions;
• determine whether a visitor arrived after interacting with an advertisement;
• evaluate campaign effectiveness;
• build or measure advertising audiences where permitted;
• improve advertising relevance.

At the time of this Policy, Meta advertising technologies may not be active on every visit or page, but Utasking may enable them as advertising activities develop.

Uncategorized Cookies

From time to time, the Platform may detect a cookie that has not yet been fully classified.

Utasking may review and categorize newly detected cookies as the website, plugins, and third-party technologies change.

4. Current Analytics and Tracking Providers

Utasking currently uses or may use the following technologies in connection with website analytics, functionality, and advertising:

Google Analytics — Used to understand website traffic, usage, interactions, and performance.

Jetpack / Automattic — Used for website statistics, security, account protection, and related website functionality.

Meta/Facebook Technologies — May be used in connection with future or active advertising campaigns, advertising measurement, and conversion tracking.

Other technologies may be introduced as the Platform develops. Material changes to Utasking's tracking practices will be reflected in this Policy or related privacy notices where appropriate.

5. Google Consent Mode

Utasking uses Google Consent Mode in connection with Google technologies.

When a user denies applicable analytics or advertising consent, Google technologies may receive consent signals indicating that certain storage permissions have not been granted.

Depending on Google's configuration and services, limited technical or cookieless measurement signals may still be transmitted without storing analytics or advertising cookies on the user's device.

When consent is granted, Google technologies may use cookies or related storage according to the user's selected preferences and Google's applicable practices.

6. Cookie Consent and Preferences

When you first visit Utasking, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All cookies;
• Deny optional cookies;
• Customize your preferences.

You may choose separately among available cookie categories, such as Functional, Analytical, and Advertisement cookies.

Necessary cookies remain active where required for website operation.

You may generally reopen the cookie-preference controls and change your choices later.

7. Global Privacy Control and Opt-Out Signals

Utasking's cookie-consent system may support browser-based privacy preference signals, including Global Privacy Control ("GPC").

GPC allows a browser or browser extension to communicate a privacy preference regarding the sale or sharing of personal information.

Where applicable law requires Utasking to recognize an opt-out preference signal, Utasking will process the signal in accordance with applicable law.

8. Browser and Device Controls

Most browsers allow users to manage cookies through browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• block cookies;
• delete existing cookies;
• receive alerts before cookies are stored;
• limit third-party cookies;
• restrict tracking technologies.

Blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect website functionality, account access, Professional Membership checkout, preferences, or other Platform features.

9. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies and tracking technologies are operated by third-party providers.

Those providers may process information according to their own privacy policies, terms, and technical practices.

Utasking does not control every aspect of independently operated third-party technologies.

For more information about how Utasking shares or processes information with service providers, please review the Utasking Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to Cookies and Technologies

The cookies used by Utasking may change as:

• website features are added or removed;
• plugins or technologies are updated;
• analytics tools change;
• advertising campaigns begin or change;
• security systems are modified;
• service providers change.

Utasking may periodically scan or review the Platform to identify and classify cookies.

The cookie preference center may provide more current details about specific cookies detected on the website.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Utasking LLC may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, privacy practices, or Platform functionality.

When we update this Policy, we will revise the Effective Date.

Where appropriate or required by law, we may also provide additional notice or request additional consent.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about Utasking's use of cookies or tracking technologies, contact:

Utasking LLC

Email: support@utasking.com