Taout Cookie Policy

Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website or use an app. They help platforms like Taout recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

We also use related technologies such as pixels, SDKs, device identifiers, and local storage that function similarly for tracking and customization purposes, especially within our mobile application.

Taout uses cookies for four primary purposes:

Essential Functionality

These cookies are necessary for Taout to function correctly. They allow you to:

• Log in securely
• Maintain session state while navigating
• Access podcasts and scoring features
• Use forms and dashboards without errors

These cannot be turned off, as they are required for our core services.

Performance & Analytics

Taout uses analytics cookies to understand how people use Taout. This helps us improve:

• Site and app speed
• Navigation flow
• Feature relevance

We currently use Google Analytics, which may collect anonymized data such as page views, bounce rate, device/browser type, session duration, and referring URLs.

Personalization

These cookies remember your:

• Scoring history
• Interests (public and private)
• Viewing preferences settings
• Profile information

This allows Taout to show you content and podcasters that better align with your interests and preferences, and allows others to see the profile information that you choose to share with other Taout users.

Advertising and Measurement

Taout uses advertising cookies to serve micro-targeted, interest-based ads via Google AdSense and other approved networks. These cookies:

• Track ad views and clicks
• Limit repetitive ads
• Deliver more relevant advertising
• Measure the performance of campaigns

We do not sell your personal data. Ads are based on aggregated data, interests you’ve selected, or anonymized behavior.

Some cookies on Taout are placed by third-party services we integrate with. These include:

• Google AdSense (ads delivery and measurement.
• Google Analytics (performance tracking)

• Email and notification tools (e.g., MailerLite or SendGrid)
• Social media sharing tools (if enabled)

Each third-party provider has its own privacy and cookie policies. You can learn more about Google’s use of cookies here.

For users on mobile devices, Taout may also use:

• App tracking SDKs (e.g., Firebase or Segment)
• Device identifiers (for ad tracking on Android/iOS)
• Local storage APIs (to cache content for smoother performance)

We comply with App Tracking Transparency (ATT) on iOS and Google Play Data Safety on Android. Users will be prompted for permission when required.

Browser-Based Controls

You can manage cookie settings through your browser:

• Clear cookies and cache
• Block third-party cookies
• Set preferences for individual websites

Mobile Device Settings

You can adjust privacy and ad tracking on your mobile device:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > “Opt out of Ads Personalization”

Google Opt-Out Tools

To manage how Google uses your data:

• Ads settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

• EEA/UK: We display a cookie consent banner in compliance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. Users can accept or manage their cookie preferences before non-essential cookies are set.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): We provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link and respect user opt-out preferences.
• Brazil (LGPD), Canada (PIPEDA), and others: We align with best practices for transparency, choice, and lawful data processing.

Taout may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our data practices. If we make material changes, you’ll be notified via banner, alert, or email. Please review this page regularly.

For questions about this Cookie Policy or your rights, contact:

Email: [email protected] Subject: Cookie Policiy

Address: Taout, 333 Washington Blvd #381, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

[This policy was last updated on July 9, 2025.]