Cookies

PornGutter uses 'cookie' technologies on some portions of PornGutter's Websites. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although in that case you may not be able to use certain features on our Websites.

1. Cookies - What are they?

A "cookie" is a small text file that is stored on your computer, mobile device, tablet or other device when you visit a website or use an application. Cookies are then sent back to the Website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie, and allow the website to recognize the user's device. Some cookies are deleted when you close down your browser. These are known as session cookies. When you restart your browser and return to the Website, the Website will not recognize you and you will have to log back in (if login is required) or select your unique preferences/settings again. Other cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them from your cache. Expiration dates are set within the cookies themselves, and some may expire after a few minutes while others may expire after many years. These are known as persistent cookies and enable us to remember things about you as a returning visitor. Our Website uses both session and persistent cookies.

2. How we use cookies

Cookies allow us to recognize users (where appropriate) and helps us improve the user experience. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although in that case you may not be able to use certain features on our Websites. We use cookies to obtain information about your visits on our Websites and about the device you use to access our Websites. This includes where available, your IP address and pseudonymous identifiers, and in some cases cookies can record your username and email.

3. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to give you access to the content you bought on our Websites. In addition, when visiting our Websites, we will deploy cookies to provide an online service more suited to the device you connect with (computer, mobile, tablet...), as well as to prevent and detect fraud and keep your connection secure. We will also use cookies to help us make our Websites more relevant to you and avoid displaying offers for products that you already have access to.

4. Cookie Categories

This section explains each cookie category in more detail and how you can control their use. The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on its type. We use two types of cookies on our Website:

Session cookies

These are temporary cookies which only exist, during the time you use the Website (or more strictly, until you close the relevant browser). Session cookies help our Website remember what you chose on the previous page, avoiding the need to re-enter information and improve your experience whilst using the Website.

Persistent cookies

These are cookies which stay on your device after you have closed your browser and remain in your browser's subfolders until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies help us identify you as a unique visitor. You can remove persistent cookies directly in our browser (please refer to your browser manual to locate the option).

We also categorize our cookies to help our customers understand the specific reason for each cookie:

Essential cookies

These are cookies that are essential for us to provide a service you have requested and to provide a secure online environment. Without these cookies we may unable to provide some services that you might request. Other "essential" cookies keep our Website secure. Essential cookies are used to: Enable a user to log into our Websites and recognize such user when navigating the Website ("authentication cookies"); Check if a user is allowed to access to a particular service or content.

Performance cookies (tracking Website performance)

These cookies collect aggregated information and they are not used to identify you. These cookies allow us to track performances of our Websites and detect possible issue. We may use internal cookies (first-party cookies) or third-party cookies (including Google Analytics) as performance cookies.

Functionality cookies (giving you a better online experience)

These cookies tailor the Website to provide enhanced features. We use this type of cookies to: Remember your preferences Avoid displaying products for which you already have access

5. Third Parties

Some of our third-party service providers may use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites. Please visit each third-party service providers' privacy policy for more information. We have no access to information collected by third parties' cookies and third parties have no access to information collected by ours.

6. Keep in mind

We will only use cookies for their essential purposes unless you have given your consent to any other uses they have. Managing cookies choices: You can turn off or delete cookies in your browser. However, if you do this, it may affect sites that use similar cookies to us and impact your navigation.

7. How to control and delete cookies

Although Cookies help you get the most out of our Websites, you can set up your browser to delete or refuse some or all of them.

On your first visit to the Website you will have seen a pop-up to inform you that cookies are being used when you proceed with using the Website. Although this pop-up will not usually appear on subsequent visits you may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by changing your browser or device settings.

Please remember, if you do delete some or all your cookies, some functionality on our Website may be disabled and as a result you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website and your experience on our Website may be affected. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that they will delete or refuse cookies, cookies will be issued or reissued when you direct your browser to our Website.

You may also opt out of third party cookies by following the instructions provided by each third party in its privacy policy.

8. Does the Website use any other personal data about me?

More information regarding our use of user data can be found in our Privacy Policy.