Third-Party Cookies Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Third-Party Cookies Policy provides detailed information about cookies and similar tracking technologies set by third parties (not DRESE LLC) when you use our websites and services. This policy supplements our main Cookie Notice and Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Third-Party Cookies?
First-Party Cookies are set by the website you're visiting (in this case, drese.co and our related domains).
Third-Party Cookies are set by a domain other than the one you're visiting. These cookies allow third parties to collect information about your browsing activity across multiple websites.
How Third-Party Cookies Work
When you visit our websites:
- Our pages load content from third-party domains (ads, analytics scripts, social widgets)
- These third parties set their own cookies on your device
- These cookies track your activity on our sites and across other websites
- The data is used for advertising, analytics, and other purposes
- Third parties build profiles about your interests and behavior
3. Why We Use Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party partners to:
3.1 Generate Revenue
Our free content and services are supported by advertising. Third-party cookies help deliver and measure ads.
3.2 Understand Our Audience
Analytics providers help us understand how visitors use our sites so we can improve user experience.
3.3 Provide Enhanced Features
Some features (social sharing, embedded videos, comments) require third-party services.
3.4 Measure Performance
We need to track conversions, affiliate sales, and campaign effectiveness.
4. Categories of Third-Party Cookies We Use
4.1 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure ad performance.
Purpose:
- Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Limit how often you see the same ad (frequency capping)
- Measure ad clicks, impressions, and conversions
- Deliver retargeting/remarketing campaigns
- Build audience profiles for ad targeting
- Track you across websites to understand your interests
Data Collected:
- Browsing history and pages visited
- Ad interactions (views, clicks, conversions)
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and approximate location
- Unique advertising identifiers
- Inferred interests and demographics
Third-Party Providers:
Google Advertising Products
- Services: Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick
- Purpose: Display and manage advertisements, audience targeting, ad performance measurement
- Cookies: __gads, __gac, IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, exchange_uid, id, test_cookie
- Duration: Up to 24 months
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/
Google Marketing Platform
- Services: Google Analytics with Advertising Features, Remarketing
- Purpose: Audience segmentation, remarketing lists, demographic reports
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat, gcl, gac
- Duration: 2 years
- Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Ad Exchanges and Networks
We may work with various advertising exchanges and networks, including:
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Index Exchange
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OpenX
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PubMatic
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Rubicon Project
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Criteo
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Taboola
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Outbrain
Note: The specific ad networks we work with may change. Networks are selected through ad exchanges and programmatic advertising platforms.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us and third parties analyze how visitors use our websites.
Purpose:
- Track pageviews, sessions, and user journeys
- Measure bounce rates and time on site
- Identify popular content and features
- Detect and diagnose technical issues
- Understand traffic sources and referrals
- Conduct A/B testing and experiments
Data Collected:
- Pages visited and click behavior
- Time spent on pages
- Scroll depth and engagement metrics
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Traffic source and campaign data
- Events and interactions with features
Third-Party Providers:
Google Analytics
- Service: Google Analytics (Universal Analytics and GA4)
- Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, conversion measurement
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, gat_gtag, ga, AMP_TOKEN, gac*
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Features Used:
- Demographics and Interest Reports
- User-ID tracking
- Enhanced eCommerce (if applicable)
- Cross-domain tracking
- Remarketing with Google Analytics
Other Analytics Providers
We may also use:
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Hotjar
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Mixpanel
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Heap Analytics
4.3 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms when we embed their content or features.
Purpose:
- Enable social sharing buttons
- Display social media feeds
- Track social media referrals
- Build custom audiences for social ads
- Measure social media campaign performance
Data Collected:
- Social media profile information (if logged in)
- Interactions with social widgets
- Pages where social buttons appear
- Referral information
Third-Party Providers:
Facebook/Meta
X / Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
YouTube (Google)
4.4 Affiliate and Conversion Tracking Cookies
These cookies track purchases and conversions from affiliate links and marketing campaigns.
Purpose:
- Track clicks on affiliate links
- Attribute sales and conversions to referral sources
- Calculate commissions for affiliate partners
- Measure ROI of marketing campaigns
Data Collected:
- Click timestamps and sources
- Product or service viewed/purchased
- Transaction amounts (in some cases)
- Affiliate IDs and campaign parameters
Third-Party Providers:
Amazon Associates
ShareASale
CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
Impact
Rakuten Advertising
4.5 Content Delivery and Functionality Cookies
These cookies are set by services that help deliver content and features.
Purpose:
- Optimize content delivery speeds
- Enable embedded content (videos, maps, forms)
- Provide chat or support widgets
- Load fonts and resources efficiently
Third-Party Providers:
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Embedded Content
Support and Communication
4.6 Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies
These cookies help protect our services and prevent fraudulent activity.
Purpose:
- Detect bot traffic and malicious activity
- Prevent payment fraud
- Verify legitimate users
- Protect against account takeovers
Third-Party Providers:
reCAPTCHA (Google)
Payment Processors
5. Data Sharing and Privacy Implications
Cross-Site Tracking
Third-party cookies enable tracking across multiple websites:
- Advertising networks track you across thousands of websites
- This creates detailed profiles of your interests and behavior
- Profiles are used for targeted advertising
- Data may be shared with or sold to other companies
Data Aggregation
Third parties may combine data from multiple sources:
- Cookie data from multiple websites
- Data from other online and offline sources
- Device fingerprinting and tracking across devices
- Probabilistic matching to link devices and identities
International Data Transfers
Many third-party providers are based in the United States:
- Your data may be transferred outside your country
- Different privacy laws may apply
- Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards may be used
6. How to Control Third-Party Cookies
You have several options to manage third-party cookies:
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our site, use our cookie consent banner to:
- Accept or reject advertising cookies
- Accept or reject analytics cookies
- Customize preferences by category
To change preferences later:
Click the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footers at any time.
6.2 Browser Settings
Block All Third-Party Cookies:
Most browsers allow you to block all third-party cookies:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data > "Block third-party cookies"
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > "Block cookies" > Select "Cross-site tracking cookies"
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Check "Prevent cross-site tracking"
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data > "Block third-party cookies"
Delete Existing Cookies:
You can delete all cookies or selectively delete cookies from specific domains.
Important: Blocking third-party cookies may affect website functionality and prevent access to some features.
6.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools
Use these tools to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:
United States:
Europe:
Canada:
These tools set opt-out cookies, so you must:
- Opt out on each browser and device you use
- Maintain the opt-out cookies (don't delete them)
- Periodically re-opt-out if you clear cookies
6.4 Platform-Specific Controls
Google:
Facebook:
Twitter:
LinkedIn:
6.5 Mobile Device Settings
iOS (Apple):
- Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Toggle off "Personalized Ads"
Android (Google):
- Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Settings > Privacy > Ads > Delete advertising ID
6.6 Browser Extensions and Privacy Tools
Consider using privacy-focused tools:
6.7 Private/Incognito Browsing
Use private browsing mode to prevent cookies from being saved:
- Chrome: Incognito Mode
- Firefox: Private Browsing
- Safari: Private Browsing
- Edge: InPrivate
Note: This only prevents cookies from being saved locally; websites and ISPs can still see your activity during the session.
6.8 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal:
- This tells websites you don't want to be tracked
- However, it's a voluntary signal and many companies don't honor it
- We currently do not respond to DNT signals as there's no universal standard
6.9 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
A newer privacy signal that we DO honor:
- Automatically opts you out of data "sales" under CCPA
- Rejects non-essential cookies where required by law
- Supported by some browsers and extensions
- Learn more: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/
7. Impact of Blocking Third-Party Cookies
If you block third-party cookies, you may experience:
Positive Effects:
- Increased privacy and less tracking
- Fewer targeted ads (but same total number of ads)
- Potentially faster page loading
- Less data shared with third parties
Negative Effects:
- Social sharing features may not work
- Embedded content (videos, maps) may not load
- You may see less relevant advertising
- Some website features may break
- Analytics may be less accurate (doesn't affect you as a user)
Our Services Will Still Work:
Our core features don't rely on third-party cookies. You can use our services with third-party cookies blocked.
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly allow third parties to collect information from children under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our Services.
Third-party advertising on our Services is not directed at children and should not profile children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when:
- We add or remove third-party services
- Third-party providers change their practices
- Laws or regulations require updates
- Technology or industry standards evolve
Check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page to see when it was last revised.
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Notice on our website
- Email to registered users (for material changes)
- Update to our cookie consent banner
10. Third-Party Privacy Policies
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Each third party has its own privacy policy that governs how they collect, use, and share data.
We encourage you to review third-party privacy policies:
- Links to major providers are included throughout this document
- Visit third-party websites to learn about their data practices
- Contact third parties directly with questions about their cookies
11. Your California Privacy Rights
California residents: Under CCPA/CPRA, allowing third-party cookies for advertising may constitute a "sale" of personal information.
To opt out:
See our Privacy Policy for complete information about California rights.
12. European Privacy Rights
EEA, UK, and Swiss residents: Under GDPR, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential third-party cookies.
Your rights:
- Withdraw consent at any time via our cookie settings
- Object to processing for direct marketing
- Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
We use Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms for data transfers to third countries.
13. Contact Us
Questions about third-party cookies?
General Privacy Questions:
Opt-Out Requests:
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
