Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for South Florida Media

Last updated: August 15th, 2022

At South Florida Media, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while delivering a seamless browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services, along with the choices available to you. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled devices) by websites you visit. These cookies store information about your browsing activity and enable us to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and gather data for analytics and advertising purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

South Florida Media uses various types of cookies, each serving a unique purpose. The cookies we use can be categorized as follows:

a. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. These cookies do not collect personal information and are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They provide insights into areas such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and sources of traffic, allowing us to measure and improve the performance of our site.

c. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your login details, language preferences, or region. While they are not essential, these cookies make your experience smoother and more tailored.

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We use advertising and targeting cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. These cookies are placed by third-party advertisers with our permission. They track your activity on our website and other sites, allowing us to deliver targeted ads and limit the number of times you see a particular ad.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we work with several trusted third parties who may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:

Analytics Providers (such as Google Analytics): to help us understand site traffic and usage patterns.
Advertisers and Social Media Platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter): to track ad effectiveness and provide a tailored user experience.

Please note that third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the third parties who set them.

4. How We Use Cookies

South Florida Media uses cookies for various purposes, including:

Providing and Enhancing Our Services: Cookies allow us to ensure that our website functions correctly and provides you with the content and services you expect.
Analyzing Performance: We use cookies to analyze trends and performance, helping us improve our site and the information we deliver.
Advertising and Marketing: By using cookies, we aim to make our advertising efforts more relevant to you by understanding your preferences and showing tailored ads.
Social Media Integration: Cookies enable you to share content from our site on social media platforms and help track your engagement with our social media posts.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Here’s how:

a. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can adjust your browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience and restrict access to certain features on our site.

To manage cookies on popular browsers, visit the following links:

b. Third-Party Opt-Outs

To opt out of interest-based advertising and manage third-party advertising cookies, you can use the following services:

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool

c. Cookie Management Tools

Our website includes a cookie consent tool to help you manage your preferences. When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie settings.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

The data collected by cookies may include, but is not limited to:

IP Address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited on our site
Time spent on each page
Clickstream data
Referring website URLs

All data collected through cookies is anonymous and aggregated, meaning we do not directly link cookie data to individual users without consent.

7. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell any personal data collected through cookies to third parties. We may share data with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, provided they agree to safeguard the information and comply with our data protection policies.

8. Cookie Duration

The cookies we use vary in duration:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

The lifespan of each cookie depends on its purpose and our specific needs. Typically, our cookies expire within a few days to a year.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, the technology we use, or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

South Florida Media
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy, and consent to our use of cookies as outlined above.