Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 02nd Oct 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SocioDive ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies onhttps://sociodive.com (the "Site"). It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you choose to disable them through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve user experience. We may also use related technologies such as pixels, local storage, and tags.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Essential for the operation of the Site.
  • Enable security, login authentication, and core features.
  • Cannot be switched off in our systems.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • Collect aggregated data about site usage (e.g., traffic, popular pages, error reports).
  • Help us improve performance and user experience.
  • Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar.

Functionality Cookies

  • Remember user preferences (e.g., language, login info, custom settings).
  • Provide enhanced and personalized experiences.

Advertising & Targeting Cookies

  • Track browsing behavior to deliver relevant ads across sites.
  • May be placed by advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads, Meta/Facebook).
  • Enable cross-site tracking and interest-based advertising.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be placed on your device by analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control these third parties. Their data collection and use are governed by their privacy policies.

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Advertising networks (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)

For users in the European Union / EEA:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Used under our legitimate interest.
  • Analytics, Functionality, Advertising Cookies: Used only with your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA)

  • Withdraw cookie consent at any time.
  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to processing or request data portability.
  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

Under CCPA/CPRA (California, US)

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information ("Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information").
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please email us at contact@sociodive.com or click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" in the footer of our Site.

Under PIPEDA (Canada)

  • Be informed about the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
  • Access your personal data and request corrections.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (subject to legal and contractual restrictions).

6. How to Control Cookies

7. Data Retention

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored until they expire or are deleted manually.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

  • SocioDive – Privacy Team
  • Email: contact@sociodive.com
  • Website: https://sociodive.com
  • For EU/EEA users: you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
  • For California users: you may also call our Data Rights Hotline: [Insert Number].
  • For Canadian users: you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).