Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

At AdWaste AI, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and when AdWaste AI, a product owned and operated by Veymont Ventures LLC (collectively, "AdWaste AI", "Company", "we" or "us") use cookies and similar technologies, to recognize you when you visit our websites at https://adwaste.io, https://app.adwaste.io, and any associated subdomains or websites (collectively "Websites" and "Services"). This notice explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites function, to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the operator of a website (in this case, AdWaste AI) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than AdWaste AI are called "third-party cookies". Third-Party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Website (for example advertising, interactive content, interaction with social media sites, and analytics). The parties that set these third party cookies can recognize your computer or mobile device both when you visit our Website, and also when you visit certain other websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website and Services to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users and to enhance the experience of our Service. Third parties serve cookies through our Websites for advertising, analytics and other purposes. The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Websites, and the purposes they perform are described below. Where the provider is listed as adwaste.io, the cookie is a first-party cookie served by us. All other cookies listed are served by third-parties, and the provider in each case is identified.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Websites and Services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, authentication, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes. Examples include:

Session cookies for user authentication
Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic across servers
Cookie consent preference cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Websites and Services, such as which pages are visited most often, time spent on pages, and any error messages received. These cookies help us improve the performance and functionality of our Websites and Services. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized. We may use third-party analytics services such as:

Google Analytics
Mixpanel
PostHog
Other similar analytics platforms

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Websites to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or other customization options) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages.

Targeting 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. These cookies may be placed by advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations such as advertisers. We may use advertising services from:

Google Ads
Facebook/Meta Ads
LinkedIn Ads
Twitter/X Ads
TikTok Ads
Other advertising platforms

Device Fingerprinting and Fraud Detection Technologies

In addition to cookies, AdWaste AI uses advanced device fingerprinting and fraud detection technologies as part of our core bot-blocking Services. These technologies are essential to the functionality of our Services and help us identify and block fraudulent bot traffic targeting our customers' advertising campaigns.

Device Fingerprinting

We collect and analyze various device characteristics to create a unique identifier for devices accessing websites protected by our Services. This may include:

Browser type, version, and configuration
Operating system and version
Screen resolution and color depth
Installed fonts and plugins
Time zone and language settings
Hardware specifications (CPU, GPU information)
WebGL and Canvas fingerprints
Audio context fingerprints
Other technical device characteristics

Behavioral Analysis

Our Services analyze user behavior patterns to distinguish between human users and automated bots, including:

Mouse movement patterns and velocity
Click patterns and timing
Scroll behavior
Keyboard interaction patterns
Touch gesture patterns on mobile devices
Navigation patterns across pages
Session duration and engagement metrics

IP Reputation and Network Analysis

We collect and analyze IP address information and network characteristics to identify suspicious traffic sources:

Important Note: These fraud detection technologies are deployed on our customers' websites as part of the AdWaste AI service. If you are an end user visiting a website protected by AdWaste AI, these technologies will be used to analyze your device and behavior to determine if your traffic is legitimate or fraudulent. This processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of website owners to protect themselves from advertising fraud and bot traffic.

IP address and geolocation data
ISP and ASN information
Proxy, VPN, and Tor detection
IP reputation scores from third-party databases
Connection type and network characteristics

Use of local storage

Cookies are not the only way to store information on your computer or mobile device. AdWaste AI stores additional information that is essential to the functionality of the Services in local storage. Local storage is similar to the storage of information in cookies, but never expires until our Services delete this information, or you delete it yourself. Please refer to the instructions specific to the type of browser you are using, or the specific mobile phone operating system you are using for instructions on how to delete local storage. Information stored in local storage may include:

User session data and authentication tokens
Device fingerprint identifiers
Fraud risk scores and bot detection results
Service configuration settings
Cached data for improved performance

Other tracking technologies

Cookies are not the only way to track visitors to a website. AdWaste AI and our third-party partners may use other similar technologies such as clear image files or Javascript tags (also known as "tracking pixels" and "web beacons") that contain an identifier that recognizes when a user visits our Websites. This allows our third-party partners to monitor traffic patterns between websites, to enable advertising, to understand if you have come from an advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to monitor the success of marketing campaigns, to communicate with cookies, and to improve site performance. These technologies typically rely on cookies to function, so disabling cookies in your browser will impair their functionality.

Server-Side Tracking

Our bot-blocking Services utilize server-side proxy technology that processes requests before they reach our customers' websites. This server-side processing allows us to analyze traffic patterns, detect bot signatures, and block fraudulent traffic in real-time without relying solely on client-side cookies.

API Integrations

Our Services integrate with third-party platforms including Shopify, Meta, TikTok, Google, and other advertising platforms through official APIs. These integrations allow us to access advertising data, campaign information, and e-commerce data necessary to provide our fraud detection and bot-blocking Services. These API connections are established with explicit authorization from our customers.

How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to allow cookies when using our Websites and Services.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies as part of their settings and preferences. Please refer to your specific browser for instructions on how to disable, limit, and delete cookies. The following links are provided for your convenience. Click on the relevant link below to access detailed information regarding cookie settings. Should your browser not be listed here, you should review the help pages for your specific browser to see what features are offered for adjusting your cookie settings:

Google Chrome
Safari
Microsoft Edge
Firefox

Important Note About Service Functionality

Note that if you disable, limit, or delete cookies, our Websites may not function properly, and this may prevent you from using our Services. Additionally, if you are a customer of AdWaste AI, disabling cookies or tracking technologies may significantly impair the bot-blocking functionality of our Services, as our fraud detection systems rely on these technologies to identify and block automated bot traffic.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. How browsers communicate the DNT signal is not yet uniform, and there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, our Websites do not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

Opt-Out of Third-Party Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies by visiting:

Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page
Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Page
Your Online Choices (EU)

Information for End Users of AdWaste AI Protected Websites

If you are visiting a website that uses AdWaste AI's bot-blocking Services (not adwaste.io itself, but a customer's website), please be aware that: 1. Fraud Detection Technologies Are Active: The website owner has deployed AdWaste AI's fraud detection and bot-blocking technologies to protect their advertising investments from fraudulent bot traffic.

2. Data Collection and Analysis: Your device characteristics, behavior patterns, IP address, and other technical information will be collected and analyzed to determine whether your traffic is legitimate or fraudulent.

3. Automated Decision-Making: Based on this analysis, automated decisions may be made regarding whether to allow or block your access to certain pages or content on the website.

4. Blocking of Suspicious Traffic: If our systems determine that your traffic patterns match known bot signatures or fraudulent behavior, your access may be blocked or limited.

5. Privacy Rights: If you have questions about how your data is being processed, you should contact the website owner directly. The website owner is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data through the AdWaste AI service.

6. Cookie Consent: The website owner is responsible for obtaining any required consent for the use of cookies and tracking technologies on their website, including those deployed as part of the AdWaste AI service.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect through cookies and similar technologies, including:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@adwaste.io. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://adwaste.io/privacy.

Right to Access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

International Data Transfers

AdWaste AI is based in the United States. Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country. By using our Websites and Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

Children's Privacy

Our Websites and Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through cookies or any other means. If you are under 18, please do not use our Websites or Services or provide any information to us.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

AdWaste AI may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and similar technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of our Websites and Services after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at: AdWaste AI (a product of Veymont Ventures LLC) Email: support@adwaste.io Website: https://adwaste.io ________________