Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GiftCardTutor ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website giftcardtutor.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience on subsequent visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Site. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples include cookies that:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Enable you to navigate through the Site
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve how the Site works.

Examples include cookies that track:

• Number of visitors to the Site
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors arrived at the Site
• Which links visitors click on

These cookies help us understand user behavior when reading about topics like Joker gift cards, checking Amex gift card balances, or learning about GiftCardMall, allowing us to improve our educational content.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Examples include cookies that remember:

• Your language preferences
• Your region or country
• Text size and font preferences
• Other customization options

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Site Functionality

Cookies help our Site function properly and provide you with a better user experience when reading our educational content about gift cards, including Joker gift cards, Amex gift card balance procedures, and GiftCardMall guides.

Analytics and Performance

We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our Site, which helps us:

• Understand which gift card topics are most popular
• Identify technical issues
• Improve our educational content
• Optimize the user experience

Security

Cookies help us detect and prevent security risks and fraudulent activity, protecting both you and our Site.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us understand and improve the Site. These third parties may include:

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our educational content about Joker gift cards, Amex gift cards, and GiftCardMall. These services use cookies to collect data about Site usage.

Content Delivery Networks

We may use content delivery networks to serve Site content more efficiently. These services may place cookies on your device.

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control these cookies or how third parties use them.

Duration of Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your actions during a single browsing session, such as navigating between pages about Joker gift cards and Amex gift card balances.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to the Site and remember your preferences.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

How to Manage Cookies in Different Browsers

Google Chrome:

• Click the three-dot menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox:

• Click the menu button > Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

• Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge:

• Click the three-dot menu > Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site. Some pages may not display correctly, and certain functionality may not work as intended when you're learning about gift cards, Joker gift cards, Amex gift card balance checking, or GiftCardMall.

Web Beacons and Other Technologies

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

Web Beacons

Web beacons (also called pixel tags) are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that track online movements. We may use web beacons to understand Site traffic patterns and improve our educational content.

Local Storage

Local storage allows us to store information locally on your device. This may be used to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences.

Log Files

Like many websites, we collect certain information automatically through log files. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. This is because there is no industry consensus on what constitutes a DNT signal or how websites should respond to them.

Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies may collect personal information if you have provided it to us, such as through a contact form. The use of this information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive information such as gift card numbers, Joker gift card details, Amex gift card balances, or any financial information related to GiftCardMall purchases.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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

Your Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit the Site, you may see a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies and allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

More Information

For more information about online privacy and cookies, you can visit:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

Contact Us

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