Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

1.1 Types of Cookies by Lifespan

Session Cookies:

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in your browser only until you close it. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser session. These cookies are essential for basic website functionality and do not collect information that can identify you personally.

Persistent Cookies:

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. These cookies help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

1.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

First-Party Cookies:

These are cookies set by Nannys.com directly. We use first-party cookies to provide core website functionality and to understand how you use our Site.

Third-Party Cookies:

These are cookies set by domains other than the one you are visiting. For example, when we embed content from YouTube or use Google Analytics, these third parties may set cookies on your device. We do not control how third-party cookies are used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to improve your experience on our Site:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our Site. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Purpose and Examples:

• Security: Cookies that help keep the Site secure by detecting malicious activity
• Network Management: Cookies that help distribute traffic and ensure the Site remains stable and accessible
• Cookie Consent: Cookies that remember your cookie preferences and consent choices
• Session Management: Cookies that maintain your session as you navigate through pages
• Authentication: Cookies that remember if you're logged in (if we implement user accounts)

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
PHPSESSID	Maintains your session state	Session
security_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and user experience.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Information Collected:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Traffic sources and referral URLs
• User interactions such as clicks and scrolling behavior
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• New vs. returning visitor status
• Page load times and technical errors

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Throttles request rate to prevent data overload	1 minute
_ga_<container-id>	Persists session state for Google Analytics 4	2 years

Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on Site activity for us, and provide other services relating to Site activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Purpose and Examples:

• Preferences: Remember your settings, such as language preferences or display options
• User Experience: Remember which articles you've read to avoid showing the same content repeatedly
• Customization: Remember your interests to show relevant content
• Site Features: Enable features like comment systems or social sharing

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
display_preferences	Remembers your display settings (font size, contrast, etc.)	1 year
article_history	Tracks articles you've read for "Continue Reading" suggestions	30 days
newsletter_dismissed	Remembers if you've dismissed the newsletter signup prompt	90 days

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our Site by advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

How Advertising Cookies Work:

• Track your browsing history across different websites
• Build a profile of your interests
• Target advertisements based on your inferred interests
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement (frequency capping)

Advertising Partners: We may work with the following advertising networks that use cookies:

Partner	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdSense	Display contextual and personalized advertisements	https://policies.google.com/privacy
Affiliate Networks	Track referrals and conversions for affiliate partnerships	Varies by network

3. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

3.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Web beacons (also known as "pixels" or "pixel tags") are tiny transparent graphic images embedded in web pages or emails. They work with cookies to track user behavior.

How We Use Web Beacons:

• Track email open rates (if we send newsletters)
• Understand which sections of the Site are most popular
• Verify system and server integrity
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

3.2 Local Storage

Local storage is a method of storing data locally in your browser. Unlike cookies, data in local storage doesn't expire and isn't sent to the server with every request.

How We Use Local Storage:

• Store user preferences and settings
• Cache content for faster page loading
• Store data for offline functionality

3.3 Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting involves collecting information about your device configuration to create a unique identifier.

Information Used for Fingerprinting:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Screen resolution and color depth
• Installed fonts and plugins
• Time zone

We use device fingerprinting primarily for fraud detection and security purposes, not for tracking or advertising.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you use our Site, you may encounter cookies from third parties. We do not control these cookies, and they are governed by the privacy policies of the third parties setting them.

4.1 Common Third-Party Cookies on Our Site

Google Services:

• Google Analytics: Provides website analytics
• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements (if applicable)
• Google Fonts: Loads web fonts

Social Media Platforms:

If we include social sharing buttons or embedded content from social media platforms, they may set cookies:

• Facebook: Share button and embedded posts
• Twitter: Tweet button and embedded tweets
• LinkedIn: Share button
• Pinterest: Pin button

Embedded Content Providers:

• YouTube: Embedded videos
• Vimeo: Embedded videos

4.2 Affiliate Cookies

When you click on links to third-party services (such as Care.com or Sittercity) from our Site, affiliate cookies may be set to track referrals. These cookies help us earn commissions when you sign up for or purchase services through our links.

How Affiliate Cookies Work:

• A cookie is placed when you click an affiliate link
• The cookie tracks whether you complete a qualifying action (sign-up, purchase)
• If you do, we receive a commission from the service provider
• The cookie does not collect personally identifiable information

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies and controlling how they're used:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings (usually available in the footer of our website).

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Block All Cookies:

You can set your browser to block all cookies. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site and other websites.

Block Third-Party Cookies Only:

You can set your browser to accept cookies from the sites you visit directly (first-party cookies) but block cookies from other domains (third-party cookies).

Delete Existing Cookies:

You can delete all cookies currently stored on your device.

Receive Notifications:

You can configure your browser to notify you before a cookie is stored, allowing you to accept or reject each cookie individually.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome:

1. Click the menu button (three dots) in the upper right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the upper right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings

Safari (macOS):

1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Choose your cookie settings

Microsoft Edge:

1. Click the menu button (three dots) in the upper right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Cookies and site data"
5. Choose your preferred settings

Safari (iOS):

1. Open Settings on your device
2. Scroll down and tap "Safari"
3. Under "Privacy & Security," toggle options for "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" and "Block All Cookies"

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of tracking and advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can still control cookies through the methods described above.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to block cookies, please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site:

6.1 Limited Functionality

• Certain features may not work properly or at all
• You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
• Your preferences and settings won't be remembered
• Some pages may load more slowly

6.2 Essential Cookies Cannot Be Disabled

Please note that essential cookies (strictly necessary cookies) cannot be disabled if you want to use our Site, as they are required for basic functionality and security.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our practices, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through our Site or via email (if we have your email address)
• Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

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

9. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
• Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/
• Privacy Tools: https://www.privacytools.io/
• International Association of Privacy Professionals: https://iapp.org/

This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 29, 2025. By continuing to use Nannys.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.