Hoot Reading App Cookie Notice
Last Updated: 03/28/2024
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our Website and our Services, including to remember your preferences, to analyze our traffic, and on our Website, for remarketing purposes.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files sent from a website and stored on your computer or device browser. We use different types of cookies, described below.
Types of Cookies and Our Legal Basis for Placing Cookies:
We may place both session and persistent cookies on your browser. Session cookies are cookies that typically last for as long as you are using your browser, or browser session. Persistent cookies will last after you close your browser, and the lifespan of these cookie will vary depending on different factors, including your browser configuration and the traits of the particular cookie.
Our Website and Services place first party cookies on your browser, and we also allow third parties to do the same. A first party cookie is a cookie set by the website or domain you are visiting. A third party cookie is set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, operated by a separate company. While we may allow third parties to access the Website and Services to place these cookies on your browser, we do not retain control over the information supplied by the cookies, nor do we retain access to that data. This information is controlled wholly by that third party and subject to their privacy notice.
Cookies are further categorized in the table below.
Disabling, Deleting, or Opting Out of Cookies:
If you would like to disable, delete, or opt out of cookies, there are many ways to do so. Where possible, we have provided a link in the table below that explains how to opt out.
In addition, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser to decline cookies. You may also delete existing cookies through your browser.
We also offer you the ability to control your choices regarding cookies through our control center. However, please note that if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Website or our Services.
Cookie Type: Strictly Necessary:
These are essential to our Services. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log in and cookies that allow us to remember your consent preferences. Where applicable, the legal basis for the collection of information through strictly necessary cookies is our legitimate interests or those of the third party service providers that help us operate the Services. More information on the balancing test supporting our legitimate interests is available upon request.
Cookie Type: Functional
Functional cookies allow us to maintain your choices and settings (for example, your country or account preferences). If you disable these cookies, the functionality of the Services may be affected. Where applicable, the legal basis for the collection of information through functional cookies is your consent.
| Cookie | Name | Duration | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| www.getbeamer.com | _BEAMER_USER_ID_ | 300 days | Stores an internal ID for this user | Functional |
| www.getbeamer.com | _BEAMER_FIRST_VISIT_ | 300 days | Stores the date of this user’s first visit to the site | Functional |
| www.getbeamer.com | _BEAMER_LAST_POST_SHOWN_ | 300 days | Stores the ID of the last post shown as a teaser | Functional |
| www.getbeamer.com | _BEAMER_BOOSTED_ANNOUNCEMENT_DATE_ | 300 days | Stores the latest date in which a boosted announcement was displayed | Functional |
| www.getbeamer.com | _BEAMER_FILTER_BY_URL_ | 20 minutes | Stores whether to apply URL filtering on the feed | Functional |
Cookie Type: Analytics
Analytics cookies allow us to collect information on how our Services are used and the nature of our user base. This includes whether a user has visited the Services before, the overall usage information and areas of the Services that users visit most often. This allows us to improve the performance of the Services and your experience. Where applicable, the legal basis for analytics cookies is your consent.
| Cookie | Name | Duration | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hootreading.com | _ga_* (multiple) | 13 months | To store various analytics including the number of users, bounce rates, average session durations, sessions by channel, page views, goal completions and more. | Analytics |
| hootreading.com | _ga | 13 months | To store various analytics including the number of users, bounce rates, average session durations, sessions by channel, page views, goal completions and more. | Analytics |
| sentry.io | sentry-sc | 12 months | To obtain session replays to help troubleshoot user issues on the app. | Analytics |
Contact Information:
123 Handsart Blvd. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0C4
help@hootreading.com
1(833)789-HOOT (4668)
You also have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Please contact us for the information for the relevant authority.
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