Introduction to Our Cookie Policy
Welcome to Upsidc’s Cookie Policy Disclosure. Upsidc prioritizes transparency and user empowerment in every aspect of your usage, including our use of cookies and similar technologies. This document outlines what cookies are, how they are utilized on upsidc.com, and how you can manage your options regarding them. Our primary concern is to ensure that your privacy is protected and that you maintain appropriate controls over your data while accessing the collection of free, high-quality legal resources available through our repository.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet by a website that you visit. Cookies provide information to the website about which parts of the site you have visited, browsed, or activated, what settings you have made, and/or certain user preferences. Cookies help websites improve your experience by remembering certain settings or preferences that you use frequently. Similar technologies (like web beacons and local storage) may be used by a particular website to collect or maintain information related to your device, but for ease we use the term “cookies” on this page to refer to these similar technologies as well.
Purpose of Cookies on Upsidc
We use cookies on Upsidc in order to deliver content more effectively, to personalize pages for you, and to analyze usage of our website so we can improve it. We use cookies to:
- Recognize you when you return to the site (e.g. by remembering your profile and language preference)
- Enable core functionality (e.g. secure sign ins and account creation)
- Collect anonymous statistics for analytical purposes (e.g. how visitors move about the various pages)
- Ensure that our website loads quickly and provides an optimal experience on the device you’re using.
We don’t use cookies for targeted advertising, or to collect personally-sensitive information that we don’t have your affirmative consent to collect.
Types of Cookies We Employ
- Strictly Necessary cookies – These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. Without these cookies, our website services cannot function properly.
- Performance and analytics cookies – These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, e.g. which pages are most frequently visited by our visitors or if visitors get error messages from webpages on the website. We use trusted third party analytical tools, e.g. Google Analytics, to analyze such data on an aggregated basis and to enable us to improve the performance of the website.
- Functionality cookies – These are used to remember your preferences and choices (such as your login, language, or region) and then to provide enhanced and more personalized features.
- Newsletter & Engagement Cookies – These are used to enable us to facilitate certain functions, e.g. having you subscribe to be included on our newsletter or remembering that you have consented to certain pop-ups so as to ensure you don’t experience these systems repeatedly.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Functions
In some situations, we work with reputable third-party services to extend the functionality of our website. For instance, we may include content from services such as YouTube or utilize social sharing services or newsletter management software. These services may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with their functionality hosted at upsidc.com.
We choose our partners carefully to ensure they comply with applicable privacy policies. However, Upsidc does not control cookies placed by third-party services and tools. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for information about how they may collect and process data.
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Upsidc is committed to maintaining the privacy of its website visitors; however, cookies enable us to understand how our site is used. Any information we collect is used in an aggregate way only, and Upsidc uses this information to make our services and content better for our users. Cookies are not used in conjunction with personally identifiable information unless we obtain the information you submit on a voluntary basis, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
We follow best practices in data security and only work with third parties who have demonstrated respect for privacy. Our Privacy Policy can be found here.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We empower our customers to choose how their data is collected. The cookie banner displayed on your visit to upsidc.com gives you the option to agree or customize the decision around the cookies that are used. You can:
- Accept all cookies to have a personalized experience
- Decline non-obligatory cookies, but accept essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for cookies aggregating data or functionality
Your preferences can be updated at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Preferences” link at the bottom of the site. Most browsers will also let you manage or delete cookies in your browser settings as well. Be aware that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience and what’s available to you on the site.
Guide to Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In order to help you regain control, here is how cookies can be managed in the following browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
You can also refer to the instructions for your other browsers in their help pages.
Note: If you choose to block all cookies, these features may not work properly on some sites, including Upsidc.
Addressing Your Legal Rights Regarding Cookies
As an online platform located in the US, Upsidc is subject to applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state laws that may apply. Depending on your location, you may be entitled to submit requests for information about how we handle your personal information, requests for correction, or deletion requests. We use cookies, and you have rights with respect to these practices under applicable law.
If you have questions concerning your rights relating to your data, or pending requests regarding cookies, please email us at [email protected].
Shelf Life of Cookies on Your Device
Cookies have different lifetimes according to their purposes:
- Session Cookies – they are temporary and wiped from your device once you close down your browser. They are used in the background to facilitate basic functionality during a browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies – they remain on your device for a set time period or until you remove them. They are used by Upsidc to remember your preferences or login information when you visit the website on future occasions.
Upsidc periodically reviews and updates the duration of all cookies to ensure they will only persist for the period required. Please refer to our cookie table under the Cookie Preferences section for specific information regarding our cookie durations.
Amendments to This Cookie Policy
The law, technology, and business practices change frequently. We may change this Cookie Policy to reflect those changes. Upsidc reserves the right to alter or update this Cookie Policy, based upon changes in our processes, legal obligations, or technologies. If we make a material change to this Cookie Policy, we will let users know through the site and, where appropriate, by email for newsletter subscribers. Users should occasionally view this Cookie Policy in case of any updates and/or modifications, in order to understand how we use cookies and your choices about cookies.
Occasionally we review our Cookie Policy, so that you are aware of what cookies we use and how you can control them.
Get in Touch with Us
You may contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our use of cookies, your privacy rights, or our Privacy Policy. Our representatives will respond to all inquiries:
9101 N 70th St, Los Angeles CA 90045
(738) 984-7625
[email protected]
https://upsidc.com/
We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy, which includes Additional Privacy Notices that provide more information about how we use your data, or to contact us directly so we may address your inquiry specifically.
Empower Your Legal Path-Responsibly
At Upsidc, we do more than offer trusted law information. We give you the control and peace of mind you deserve, not only in legal decisions but also in your online privacy. By being upfront about cookie data use and allowing you to take the reins, we are reinforcing our commitment to ethical practices and user trust.
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