This policy will help you understand what cookies and tracking technologies we use, how we use them and what your rights are in relation to it.
Introduction
This document informs Users about the technologies that help this Application to achieve the purposes described below. Such technologies allow the Owner to access and store information (for example by using a Cookie) or use resources (for example by running a script) on a User's device as they interact with this Application.
For simplicity, all such technologies are defined as "Trackers" within this document – unless there is a reason to differentiate.
For example, while Cookies can be used on both web and mobile browsers, it would be inaccurate to talk about Cookies in the context of mobile apps as they are a browser-based Tracker. For this reason, within this document, the term Cookies is only used where it is specifically meant to indicate that particular type of Tracker.
Some of the purposes for which Trackers are used may also require the User's consent. Whenever consent is given, it can be freely withdrawn at any time following the instructions provided in this document.
This Application uses Trackers managed directly by the Owner (so-called "first-party" Trackers) and Trackers that enable services provided by a third-party (so-called "third-party" Trackers). Unless otherwise specified within this document, third-party providers may access the Trackers managed by them.
The validity and expiration periods of Cookies and other similar Trackers may vary depending on the lifetime set by the Owner or the relevant provider. Some of them expire upon termination of the User's browsing session.
In addition to what's specified in the descriptions within each of the categories below, Users may find more precise and updated information regarding lifetime specification as well as any other relevant information — such as the presence of other Trackers — in the linked privacy policies of the respective third-party providers or by contacting the Owner.
Owner and Data Controller
Hearing Tracker, Inc. PO Box 40702, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Owner contact email: privacy@hearingtracker.com
How this Application uses Trackers
Necessary
This Application uses so-called "technical" Cookies and other similar Trackers to carry out activities that are strictly necessary for the operation or delivery of the Service.
Trackers managed by third parties
Google reCAPTCHA
Company: Google Inc.
Place of processing: US
Personal Data processed: answers to questions +8
Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the Data processing.
This Application uses Trackers to improve the quality of the user experience and enable interactions with external content, networks and platforms.
Trackers managed by third parties
Google Fonts
Company: Google Inc.
Place of processing: US
Personal Data processed: Tracker +1
Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the Data processing, that allows this Application to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
YouTube is a video content visualization service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the Data processing, that allows this Application to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
yt-player-headers-readable: duration of the session
yt-remote-cast-available: indefinite
yt-remote-cast-installed: indefinite
yt-remote-connected-devices: duration of the session
yt-remote-device-id: duration of the session
yt-remote-fast-check-period: indefinite
yt-remote-session-app: indefinite
yt-remote-session-name: indefinite
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY: duration of the session
GetSiteControl Promo Widget
Company: GetWebCraft Limited
Place of processing: Cyprus and United States
Personal Data processed: clicks +6
The GetSiteControl Promo Widget is a (lightbox) popup management service provided by GetWebCraft Limited. The Owner uses the widget to display promotional calls to action and route Users to pages or external websites. The Owner does not use GetSiteControl widgets to collect form submissions or form field data. The widget may use Trackers and process visitor location, operating system, browser, device type, impressions, and CTA clicks.
GetSiteControl states that collected data is stored on secure Amazon servers in the US.
GetSiteControl states that account data is stored for as long as the account exists and for 30 days after account deletion before permanent deletion.
Measurement
This Application uses Trackers to measure traffic, analyze User behavior, diagnose technical issues, and improve the Service. These Trackers are not used to sell or share Personal Information or for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Trackers managed directly by the Owner
Analytics collected directly
Company: This Application
Personal Data processed: Cookies +8
This Application uses first-party Trackers for analytics, performance measurement, language preferences, and request or error correlation. These Trackers help the Owner understand site performance and avoid duplicate counting. They are not designed to record session replay, screen recordings, heatmaps, keystroke recordings, or the contents of forms, messages, or chats.
Personal Data processed:
browser information
clicks
Cookies
device information
IP address
page views
referrers and campaign parameters
scroll position
Usage Data
Service provided by:
This Application
Trackers duration:
ph_distinct_id: browser session
ht_ph_session: rotates after 30 minutes of inactivity or 24 hours of age
ht_ph_window: browser tab session
ht_request_id: browser session
ht_render: browser session
ht_locale: 1 year
First-party content testing
Company: This Application
Personal Data processed: device information +3
The Owner may test changes to content, layout, or site functionality using first-party analytics. These tests are run by the Owner and do not use PostHog feature flags, third-party experimentation SDKs, or cross-context behavioral advertising profiles.
Personal Data processed:
device information
page views
Trackers
Usage Data
Service provided by:
This Application
Trackers duration:
Uses the first-party analytics Trackers listed above
Trackers managed by third parties
PostHog product analytics
Company: PostHog, Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: browser information +5
PostHog product analytics is an analytics service provider used by the Owner to store and analyze analytics events sent by the Owner. It gives the Owner insight into the use of this Application by Users. The Owner does not use the PostHog browser SDK, PostHog session replay, heatmaps, surveys, or client-side feature flags.
No PostHog browser SDK cookie is set by this Application
Analytics events are sent server-side by the Owner using first-party identifiers
How to manage preferences and provide or withdraw consent on this Application
Users can control or delete Cookies and similar technologies through their browser settings. Users may also contact the Owner at privacy@hearingtracker.com to exercise applicable privacy rights. Because the Owner does not sell Personal Information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising, this Application does not provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link.
With regard to any third-party Trackers, Users can manage their preferences via the related opt-out link (where provided), by using the means indicated in the third party's privacy policy, or by contacting the third party.
How to control or delete Cookies and similar technologies via your device settings
Users may use their own browser settings to:
See what Cookies or other similar technologies have been set on the device;
Block Cookies or similar technologies;
Clear Cookies or similar technologies from the browser.
The browser settings, however, do not allow granular control of consent by category.
Users can, for example, find information about how to manage Cookies in the most commonly used browsers at the following addresses:
Users may also manage certain categories of Trackers used on mobile apps by opting out through relevant device settings such as the device advertising settings for mobile devices, or tracking settings in general (Users may open the device settings and look for the relevant setting).
How to opt out of interest-based advertising
The Owner does not use Trackers to sell Personal Information, share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising, or serve interest-based advertising. Notwithstanding the above, Users may follow the instructions provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU and UK), the Network Advertising Initiative (US) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar services. Such initiatives allow Users to select their tracking preferences for most of the advertising tools. The Owner thus recommends that Users make use of these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.
The Digital Advertising Alliance offers an application called AppChoices that helps Users to control interest-based advertising on mobile apps.
Consequences of denying the use of Trackers
Users are free to decide whether or not to allow the use of Trackers. However, please note that Trackers help this Application to provide a better experience and advanced functionalities to Users (in line with the purposes outlined in this document). Therefore, if the User chooses to block the use of Trackers, the Owner may be unable to provide related features.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data) / Personal Information (or Information)
Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
Sensitive Personal Information
Sensitive Personal Information means any Personal Information that is not publicly available and reveals information considered sensitive according to the applicable privacy law.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through this Application (or third-party services employed in this Application), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use this Application, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Application) and the details about the path followed within the Application with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User's IT environment.
User
The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.
Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Processor)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Application.
This Application
The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.
Service
The service provided by this Application as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.
Sale
Sale means any exchange of Personal Information by the Owner to a third party, for monetary or other valuable consideration, as defined by the applicable privacy US state law. Please note that the exchange of Personal Information with a service provider pursuant to a written contract that meets the requirements set by the applicable law, does not constitute a Sale of your Personal Information.
Sharing
Sharing means any sharing, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a consumer's Personal Information by the business to a third party for cross-context behavioral advertising, whether for monetary or other valuable consideration, including transactions between a business and a third party for cross-context behavioral advertising for the benefit of a business in which no money is exchanged, as defined by the California privacy laws. Please note that the exchange of Personal Information with a service provider pursuant to a written contract that meets the requirements set by the California privacy laws, does not constitute sharing of your Personal Information.
Targeted advertising
Targeted advertising means displaying advertisements to a consumer where the advertisement is selected based on Personal Information obtained from that consumer's activities over time and across nonaffiliated websites or online applications to predict such consumer's preferences or interests, as defined by the applicable privacy US state law.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states to the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Cookie
Cookies are Trackers consisting of small sets of data stored in the User's browser.
Tracker
Tracker indicates any technology - e.g Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags and fingerprinting - that enables the tracking of Users, for example by accessing or storing information on the User's device.
Legal information
This privacy statement has been prepared based on provisions of multiple legislations.
This privacy policy relates solely to this Application, if not stated otherwise within this document.
