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Cookie Policy
How ost.agency uses cookies and similar technologies, what categories of cookies are in use, how to control them, and how this aligns with GDPR and US state privacy laws.
Last reviewed: TBD · Pending legal review · OpenSource Technologies, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation
Section 01
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used widely to make websites work, to remember your preferences, to analyze usage, and to support marketing.
Similar technologies (web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, session storage) work in similar ways. Where this Cookie Policy refers to "cookies," it includes these similar technologies as appropriate.
Section 02
Categories of cookies we use
OST uses cookies on ost.agency in the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site functionality, security, fraud prevention. Cannot be disabled without breaking the site. | Required |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (language, region, accessibility settings). | Optional |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site, what pages perform well, where visitors come from. | Optional |
| Marketing | Measure advertising performance and inform retargeting campaigns where applicable. | Optional |
Specific cookie inventory (cookie names, durations, providers) is documented in the cookie consent banner and updated as the site configuration changes.
Section 03
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on ost.agency are set by third parties. Categories of third parties that may set cookies include:
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics, similar tools
- Embedded content providers: YouTube (for video testimonials), other media embeds
- Form and chat providers: Contact form processors, chat widgets where deployed
Third-party cookies are governed by the third party's own privacy policy. OST does not control how third parties use cookies they set.
Section 04
How to control cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit ost.agency, you are presented with a cookie consent banner letting you accept or reject categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Specific instructions are in your browser's help documentation.
- Opt-out tools: Industry opt-out tools (Network Advertising Initiative, Digital Advertising Alliance) exist for advertising cookies.
- Do Not Track: OST honors the Do Not Track browser signal where technically feasible.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): OST honors the GPC signal as an opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" under applicable US state laws.
Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect site functionality.
Section 05
GDPR and US state privacy compliance
OST aims to align our cookie practices with applicable privacy laws.
For visitors from the EEA / UK
Non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) are set only with your consent, captured via the cookie consent banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies and re-visiting the site, or by using the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer.
For visitors from California (and other US states with privacy laws)
OST does not "sell" personal information through cookies under CCPA / CPRA definitions. The Global Privacy Control signal is honored as an opt-out where applicable.
Section 06
Changes and contact
OST may update this Cookie Policy as the site configuration changes or as legal requirements evolve. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
For questions about cookies on ost.agency:
- Use the contact form and select "Cookie Policy question" in the conversation type dropdown.
- See also: Privacy Policy.