Cookie Policy

The purpose of this document is to officially inform anyone visiting GradeOnFire.com for any purpose that we may use web beacons and cookies along with other technologies.  In addition to using these on our website, we may also use these technologies in our apps, messaging utilities, tools, and other services. In the event that anyone chooses to interact electronically with our vendors, associates, contractors, and others this policy and notice apply as well.

If you would like to learn the specifics on our use of these technologies keep reading. This document details exactly how these technologies are implemented as well as why we read them. It is our intention to provide all the information our visitors need on this topic. If it is not, we may be contacted with any remaining questions or comments.

The main purpose of this document is to provide readers with the information they need about how their information is used. In addition to reading this document, we strongly urge all to read all of our other policies that are linked on this website. We especially encourage reading our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use statements. Again, feel free to contact support@gradeonfire.com for more information.

Definitions

Web Beacon: Web beacons usually work together with cookies. They are small graphic files that are less than 1 pixel that are placed on website screens and emails. They are used to track behavior on websites and in the sending of emails. They are not visible to the naked eye.

Other Related Technologies: These consist of objects that may be shared between different browser sessions, html5 and flash cookies, objects stored locally, and other technologies. These are not controlled by your browsers. Instead, they are controlled at the app or device level. We do not use these for information storage or targeting.

Cookies: Definitions And Uses

Cookies are small files that are downloaded to whatever device you use when you visit GradeOnFire.com. Devices include smartphones, tables, laptop, and desktop computers. By downloading these files we are able to track data about your use of our website, apps, and other utilities. By using cookies, we are able to remember visitors when they return to our website multiple times. Keep reading to learn more about the various kinds of cookies that we use.

Session Cookies: A session cookie contains data that is pertinent to your current browsing session on our site. Once you leave that session, these cookies are deleted.

Third Party Cookies: A 3rd party cookie is downloaded and installed by other entities. We do not control these.

First Party Cookies: The cookies we set are first-party cookies. We use them for information retention when you exit our website. As an example, when a website remembers your browsing preferences, history, or name this is due to the fact that they have placed first-party cookies. These cookies improve users experience. Without these, for example, you might have to re-enter your information every time you log into a website.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain installed after you exit our website. Most of the first party cookies we use are also persistent cookies as they allow users to deliver good experiences across multiple visits.

Consenting to Use GradeOnFire.com of Cookies

If we are not able to use cookies, the functionality of our website and online content will be degraded substantially. Due to this, by accessing our personal cabinet, website, messaging systems, or interacting online with us in other ways, you acknowledge that you explicitly consent to our use of cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. However, if you do not want to provide this consent, you may modify your browser settings to block and delete these items.

If you access a website that uses cookies you may need to enter in data about yourself. This might include your contact information as well as your website preferences. This information is packaged into a cookie file and stored on your computer in your browser information. By visiting the website again, the cookie is uploaded to the website so that information may be used. The cookie file is retrieved each time you visit a different page on the website that established the cookie.

First And Third Party Advertising Cookies: One of our goals is to bring you content that is relevant to you. This includes product information as well as advertisements. Our use of advertising cookies allows us to bring you this content. We also use these cookies to track our advertising efforts.

We reserve the right to hire 3rd parties that may contribute website content, tools, or additional functions. We have authorized these third parties to use beacons, cookies, and other technologies, and to place these on your devices. These cookies may be used to track and collect data relating to your IP address and the device you are using. These are categorized as 3rd party cookies.

To block these cookies you can adjust your browser settings. To learn more about the specifics of this, you may refer to the links below. They cover the procedures for the most commonly used browsers. If you don’t see your browser listed, please refer to any help materials for your browser or contact the publisher online.

We are unable to provide advice on the use of any technology that we do not own.

If you opt to block and delete cookies, be aware that there can be negative impacts. The websites that you visit may not function properly. This includes GradeOnFire.com. In some cases, you may be advised to delete cookies and clear out your cache to eliminate browsing problems. However, you do this and do not adjust your settings to block cookies, new ones will be installed when you enter the same websites again.

To learn more about how your browser handles cookies, refer to your user documentation. If you choose to withdraw the consent given for us to install cookies and other technologies, you will need to manually delete and block these cookies.

Supplementary Information on Our Use of Cookies And Web Beacons

The files and other technologies described here are used for multiple reasons. For the most part, they help us to ensure that our website and online services work as they were designed. They may also help us to provide additional functionality.

There are some cookies and beacons that we consider to be essential. Without them, you would not be able to view orders you have placed, access your personal accounts, or properly make your way around our website. If these cookies are blocked, this functionality is no longer available. The cookies that control this functionality do not gather or store your information.  You must accept these in order to use our website. If you block these essential cookies, pages may not load or work correctly. We also cannot guarantee that any security mechanism we have in place will work.

We may also use performance cookies. These are also not used to gather identifying information. They are used to obtain information about the way that you interact with our website. These cookies also track error information. This provides us with the data we need to improve the way in which our web pages function. In addition to this, by understanding how users navigate around our website, we can create a better experience for all. These cookies are used to collect non identifying information. Refusing to do so can lead to degraded performance, security lapses, and errors.