Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Polite English Check (accessible at https://sokzi.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
When you visit our website, we may place small data files called cookies on your device. These cookies help us improve your experience, understand how you use our site, and support our efforts to provide useful English learning content. By continuing to use sokzi.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a site. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by a different domain). They can also be “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes related to the operation and improvement of Polite English Check. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we may use.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as remembering your preferences, maintaining your session, and ensuring the site displays correctly. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.
For example, functional cookies may remember that you have already seen our cookie notice so we do not show it to you again during your visit. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on a page, and whether users encounter errors. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
Analytics cookies are typically set by third-party analytics services. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to see which English learning topics are most helpful to our readers, such as our guides on Professional Email Alternatives or Workplace Speaking Phrases.
Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies to make our content more relevant to you. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. Advertising cookies help us:
- Frequency capping: Limit how often you see the same advertisement.
- Ad measurement: Understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Fraud prevention: Detect and prevent invalid clicks or fraudulent activity.
- Relevant ads: Show you advertisements that may be of interest based on your browsing behavior.
These cookies may track your visits across different websites and build a profile of your interests. If you prefer not to receive targeted advertising, you can manage your cookie preferences or opt out through your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services. These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
We do not control these third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services we use. Our Privacy Policy provides more details about how we handle your data.
Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs). These are small, invisible images placed on web pages or in emails. Web beacons help us understand user behavior, such as whether an email was opened or which parts of a page were viewed.
Web beacons work in conjunction with cookies. When you visit a page that contains a web beacon, your browser may send a request to a third-party server, which can then set or read cookies on your device. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our content and communications.
Browser Controls and Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device.
- Delete individual or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies entirely.
- Set preferences for when cookies are placed.
To manage cookies, please check your browser’s help section or settings menu. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Please note that if you disable or block cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended, and your experience may be affected.
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies used for advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. These tools allow you to manage your preferences across multiple advertising networks.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us at [email protected]. We are happy to provide further clarification.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You may also find our FAQ page helpful for general questions about our site.
Thank you for visiting Polite English Check. We hope our resources on Formal and Casual Versions and other English learning topics help you communicate more politely and effectively.