Uplifter Inc. - Cookie Policy

Cookies, other than being tasty treats, are text files that websites can create that are stored on your device through your browser. For more general information on cookies see the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies. These small files are typically used to remember various elements to enhance your web-browsing experience. This page describes what information they gather, how Uplifter uses it and why Uplifter sometimes needs to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the sites functionality.

How Uplifter Uses Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.

Cookies that Uplifter uses on this website sets are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other websites are called third-party cookies. This website uses both first party and third party cookies provided by trusted third parties and these cookies are classified in the following categories:

1) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Account and Session Related Cookies If you create an account on this site or wish to complete a registration or purchase transaction, Uplifter will use cookies for the management of the signup process, registration and purchase process and the general administration of your account. These first party cookies will usually be deleted when you log out however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out. Login Related Cookies We use first party cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.
2) Performance Cookies
Site Analytics Related Cookies This site uses Google Analytics, which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to optimize your website experience. These cookies allow us to track aggregate, anonymous data, such as counting visits and traffic sources. We use this to measure and improve the performance of our site. Site administrators may also use this data to review how users are interacting with this site to improve their products and services offered to you. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
3) Functional Cookies
Browsing Preference Related Cookies For users generally browsing the site, certain cookies are stored to enhance your web browsing experience. This includes storing browsing and user experience preferences or information about a process you are completing within the site, such as whether you have accepted this cookie policy. These functions may also include, but are not limited to, keeping track of your last page location you were browsing or that your device is authorized to redeem tickets during a particular browser session. Uplifter stores first party cookies to streamline your user experience for these purposes. Administrator Support Related Cookies For site administrators, this site uses Zendesk and Zopim chat to provide support and provide assistance to administrators managing this website. These third party cookies track your browser session information to provide Uplifter with information to better support site administrators and their usage of the site. For more information on Zendesk cookies, see the official Zendesk page.

Cookies used by Uplifter Inc.

Website Cookie	Cookie Name	Expiry
Uplifter Inc.	PHPSESSID	Session
Google Analytics	_ga	2 years
Google Analytics	_gat	1 minute
Google Analytics	_gid	24 hours
Uplifter Inc.	userPrefs, disabledIntros, selectedCategoryTab, activeTab, ticket_auths	Session
Uplifter Inc.	agreedToCookiePolicyVersion_eng, agreedToCookiePolicyVersion_fre	1 year
Zendesk / Zopim	__zlcmid	1 year

For more information on how to control, disable or delete cookies, http://www.aboutcookies.org a provides in depth information and guidance. Third party advertising networks, including Google, permit users to opt out of or customize preferences associated with your internet browsing.