Last Updated: October 21, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how photoawards.io (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://photoawards.io (the “Site”).
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
First-Party Cookies: Set by our website.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like analytics or advertising partners).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples:
Remembering login sessions
Managing form submissions
Ensuring security and fraud prevention
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, how long users stay, and what improvements are needed.
We may use:
Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
Other similar tracking tools
All data is anonymized and used for analytical purposes only.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences — such as language, theme, or region — to provide a smoother and more personalized browsing experience.
D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance.
These cookies may also be placed by trusted advertising networks to build a user interest profile and display tailored content.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties to enable services like:
Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
Social media sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram)
Analytics and performance tracking
We do not control these cookies directly. Please check the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more details.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time.
Here’s how:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in their privacy settings.
Consent Banners: On your first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent popup allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Opt-Out Tools: You can use industry opt-out tools like YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of photoawards.io.
5. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect the following types of information:
IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent
Device type and operating system
Referring websites or campaigns
This data is used to improve our website’s usability and user experience. We do not use cookies to collect personal information without consent.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: hello@photoawards.io
🌐 Website: https://photoawards.io
