1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Flame Technology LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with your access to and use of the website located at https://www.flameproxies.com (the "Site") and any related services (collectively, the "Services").
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we process personal data.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that we may use cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy, subject to your preferences and applicable law.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function, improve performance, and provide information to website operators.
We may also use similar technologies, including:
- Local storage (browser-based storage mechanisms);
- Pixels or tags (small pieces of code used for analytics or performance measurement); and
- Session identifiers used to maintain security and functionality.
These technologies may collect information about your device, browser, and interaction with the Services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation, security, and integrity of the Services. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management;
- Security and fraud prevention;
- Maintaining system integrity and reliability.
Essential cookies do not require consent where permitted by applicable law.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Services to remember your preferences and enhance your experience. These may include:
- Language and regional settings;
- User preferences;
- Interface customization.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how Users interact with the Services and to improve performance and functionality.
Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and interactions;
- Session duration;
- Device and browser information;
- General location data derived from IP addresses.
Where required by Applicable Law, analytics cookies are only used with your consent.
3.4 Security and Fraud Prevention Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to protect the Services from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
These technologies may:
- Maintain session integrity;
- Detect suspicious activity;
- Support payment fraud prevention systems.
Such cookies are considered essential for the security of the Services.
4. Specific Cookies and Technologies
The following are examples of cookies and similar technologies that may be used in connection with the Services:
Session Cookie (__session)
- Purpose: Maintains user session, authentication, and security
- Type: Essential
- Duration: Persistent for a limited period necessary to maintain security and session continuity
Local Storage (_s_persist or similar)
- Purpose: Backup session identifier and maintain continuity
- Type: Essential
- Duration: Persistent until cleared by the user or replaced
Analytics Cookies
- Provider: May include third-party analytics providers
- Purpose: Usage analysis and service improvement
- Type: Non-essential (subject to consent where required)
- Duration: Varies depending on provider configuration
The specific cookies used may change over time as the Services evolve.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Where the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") or similar laws apply, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Processed based on our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Services;
- Non-Essential Cookies (e.g., Analytics): Processed based on your consent, where required by law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Through your browser settings, which allow you to block or delete cookies;
- Through any cookie consent or preference management tool provided on the Site;
- By withdrawing consent where applicable.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Services.
7. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies or similar technologies on your device to support the operation of the Services, including:
- Analytics providers;
- Infrastructure or performance monitoring providers; and
- Security and fraud prevention services.
These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. The Company does not control the practices of such third parties.
8. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control
Some browsers provide "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signals or Global Privacy Control ("GPC") mechanisms.
At this time, the Company does not respond to DNT signals. Where required by Applicable Law, we will recognize and honor legally valid opt-out preference signals, including GPC signals.
9. International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.
Where required by Applicable Law, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers, including contractual protections with service providers.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.
When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.flameproxies.com