Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Ingren, Inc. ("Ingren," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at ingren.com or use our services (collectively, the "Services"). This Cookie Policy is part of and incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit certain websites. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and offer you a more personalized experience.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and mobile device identifiers. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and allow us to track your usage of our Services and perform various functions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Services cannot function properly without them.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
- Authentication cookies that help us verify your account and keep you logged in
- Security cookies that help us detect and prevent security risks
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across multiple servers
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our Services by storing your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples of functional cookies we use:
- Cookies that remember your language preferences
- Cookies that remember your display settings
- Cookies that store your consent preferences
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Services, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive any error messages. They help us understand how our Services perform and how we can improve them.
Examples of analytics and performance cookies we use:
- Google Analytics cookies that help us analyze how visitors use our website
- Cookies that measure page load times and other performance metrics
- Cookies that help us understand user behavior and navigation patterns
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples of marketing and advertising cookies we use:
- Cookies from advertising partners that help us deliver targeted advertisements
- Cookies that track the effectiveness of our email marketing campaigns
- Cookies that help us understand which of our content is most interesting to you
2.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to our Services to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests, which may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
Examples of social media cookies we use:
- LinkedIn cookies for sharing content and tracking conversions
- Twitter cookies for sharing content and tracking engagement
- Facebook cookies for sharing content and tracking conversions
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Services. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies and recommend that you check the third party's website for more information about how they use cookies.
The third-party services we use that may place cookies include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics
- Intercom for customer messaging and support
- LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for social media integration
- Stripe and other payment processors for transaction processing
4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies will remain on your device until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
The specific duration of cookies we use may vary depending on their purpose:
- Essential cookies typically last for the duration of your session
- Functional cookies may last from several days to two years
- Analytics and performance cookies typically last between one session and two years
- Marketing and advertising cookies usually last between 30 days and two years
- Social media cookies may last up to two years
5. Your Cookie Choices and How to Opt Out
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our Services may no longer be fully accessible.
5.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the "options," "preferences," or "settings" menu of your browser. You can also consult the help section of your browser for more information. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
5.2 Cookie Preference Center
We provide a cookie preference center that allows you to customize your cookie settings. You can access this center by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.3 Opt-Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies
For cookies placed by third parties, you can visit their websites to learn about their cookie policies and how to opt out:
5.4 Industry Opt-Out Programs
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through industry programs:
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Due to the lack of a common interpretation of Do Not Track signals across the industry, we currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can use the range of other tools we provide to control data collection and use, including the ability to opt out of receiving targeted advertising as described above.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Ingren, Inc.
123 AI Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: privacy@ingren.com
Phone: (415) 555-0123