Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024
This cookie policy describes how Team Robot, Inc. ("Team Robot", "Ask Mr. Robot", "Company", "we", "us", "our") uses "cookies" and other similar technologies in connection with our Services.
Any capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning given to them in the Company Terms of Use.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are stored in a computer's browser. They help site providers with things like understanding how people use a site, remembering a user's login details, and storing site preferences. Team Robot uses cookies as well as similar technologies (e.g., URL tracking, local storage). For the purpose of this Cookie Policy, such technologies are included in the term "cookies".
Does Team Robot use cookies?
Yes, we use cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy to:
- ensure that our Services function properly
- provide security and detect violations of our Terms of Use
Who sets cookies when you visit our Website?
There are two main types of cookies that can be set when you visit our Website:
- First party: these cookies are set and retrieved by Team Robot when you use our Services
- Third party: these cookies are not set by Team Robot, but by other companies like our payment processor. Please see the section below for more details on third party cookies used on our Website.
How does Team Robot use cookies?
We only use Necessary cookies that are essential to the operation and function of our Services and making it secure. These cookies are used in a number of ways, including:
- Authentication. We remember whether you are logged in as you move around our Website.
- Security. We protect user data from unauthorized access.
How do third parties use cookies on Ask Mr. Robot?
We use Stripe for payments, analytics, and other business services. You can read more in our Privacy Policy. When you go to make a purchase on our Website, Stripe may use cookies to enable the payment functionality.
To our knowledge, Stripe only uses Necessary cookies to provide the checkout experience in most locations. In parts of the U.S. with less restrictive regulations, they set an extra cookie to provide analytics. Please refer to Stripe's cookie policy. You can control your preferences regarding Stripe cookies via the Stripe cookie settings dashboard.
We also use PayPal for purchases. When you click the "Buy now with PayPal" button, it redirects you to PayPal's website to make a payment. Once you are on PayPal's site you are subject to their policies and they may use cookies. If you do not click the "Buy now with PayPal" button, no cookies from PayPal will be loaded.
What choices do you have regarding cookies?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies on the Website, first you must disable the use of cookies in your browser and then delete the cookies saved in your browser associated with this Website. You may use this option for preventing the use of cookies at any time. Please keep in mind that most of the functionality of our Website will stop working if you block cookies.
Refer to the help for your browser or follow the links below to understand your options.
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies