Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small data files stored on a browser or device. They allow websites to recognize a browser, remember settings, maintain sessions, measure usage, and support other functions.

Some cookies are set directly by ChoosingCharter. Others may be set by service providers or third parties.

2. Categories of Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies support essential functions such as:

• Account login
• Session management
• Security
• Fraud prevention
• Load balancing
• Saving privacy choices
• Completing requested forms

Because these cookies are necessary to provide the Services, they generally cannot be disabled through our preference center.

Functional cookies. These cookies may remember:

• Language
• Location preferences
• Saved settings
• Display preferences
• Previously entered non-sensitive choices

Disabling them may reduce personalization.

Analytics and performance cookies. These cookies help us understand:

• Which pages are visited
• How visitors reach ChoosingCharter
• How users navigate the Services
• Whether errors occur
• Which features are useful
• Whether campaigns produce completed matches or inquiries

Analytics data may be aggregated or associated with a device, browser, or account.

Advertising cookies and pixels. If enabled, advertising technologies may:

• Measure advertisements
• Limit repeated advertisements
• Build or use advertising audiences
• Attribute visits or completed matches to campaigns
• Help present relevant ChoosingCharter advertisements on other services

Certain advertising disclosures may constitute “selling” or “sharing” under California law.

3. Technologies We May Use

Depending on the current configuration of the Services, we may use technologies provided by:

• Website-hosting providers
• Authentication providers
• Analytics services
• Customer-support platforms
• Email and SMS providers
• Payment processors
• Advertising platforms
• Fraud-prevention and security services

The production version of this Policy should identify material analytics and advertising providers after a cookie scan has been completed.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when the browser is closed; or
• Persistent cookies, which remain until their expiration date or until deleted.

Retention periods depend on the purpose of the cookie and the provider that sets it.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage nonessential cookies through the ChoosingCharter cookie banner or preference center.

You may also:

• Block or delete cookies through browser settings.
• Use private-browsing features.
• Reset mobile advertising identifiers.
• Adjust settings offered by advertising platforms.
• Use a browser or extension that sends a Global Privacy Control signal.

Blocking cookies may affect account login, saved preferences, or other site functions.

6. Global Privacy Control

Where required by law, ChoosingCharter will treat a recognized Global Privacy Control signal as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for the browser or device sending the signal.

Users should also be provided with a visible “Your Privacy Choices / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link if ChoosingCharter uses technology that constitutes selling or sharing under applicable law.

7. Third-Party Technologies

Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy policies.

ChoosingCharter does not control cookies placed independently by a third-party website you visit after leaving ChoosingCharter.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when our technology, providers, or legal obligations change.

The current version will be posted with its “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

Questions about cookies or privacy choices may be sent to:

Email: privacy@choosingcharter.com

ChoosingCharter

Hyve Holdings LLC

2082 Michelson Dr. Suite 100

Irvine, CA 92612