What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences and how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors use the site.
This Cookie Notice explains what cookies we use on astoundventures.com (the "Site") and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. Without them, certain features cannot work properly. Examples include:
- Authentication cookies that keep administrators logged into the admin section
- Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session cookies that maintain your session as you navigate the Site
You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies because the Site cannot function without them.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated, anonymized data about visitor behavior, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (city-level, not precise)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- How visitors arrived at the Site (search engine, direct link, referral)
Google Analytics may use cookies to track your behavior across the Site. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses where possible. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a better experience. Examples include:
- Cookies that remember your category filter selections on the portfolio page
- Cookies that remember whether you have dismissed a notification
Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
- Advertising cookies or tracking pixels for targeted advertising
- Third-party social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
- Cross-site behavioral advertising trackers
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Notify you before a cookie is set
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
Be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of the Site from working correctly.
Opt-Out Tools
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. Because there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals, our Site does not currently respond to them. We treat all visitors consistently with the practices described in this Cookie Notice and our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Notice periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Astound Ventures STREET ADDRESS PENDING The Woodlands, Texas Email: EMAIL PENDING
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