Cookie Policy
Key Points
This Cookie Policy explains how OneNexus Insurance Services LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Here's what you need to know:
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and improve user experience
- We use different types of cookies: strictly necessary, preference, analytics, and advertising cookies
- You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality
- Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (like Google Analytics or marketing platforms)
- This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy for complete information about data collection
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Types of Technology We Use:
- Cookies: Text files stored on your device by your browser
- Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails
- Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device
- Scripts: Code that runs in your browser to collect information and enable functionality
Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer to cookies and all similar technologies.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Site Functionality: Enable core features and security
- Performance and Analytics: Understand how visitors use our Site and identify areas for improvement
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing and Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
- Third-Party Services: Enable embedded content and integrations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, filling in forms, or accessing secure areas.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Accessibility feature cookies
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or short-term persistent cookies
Can You Refuse Them? Because these cookies are strictly necessary, you cannot refuse them. However, you can block or delete them through your browser settings, which may prevent you from using certain parts of the Site.
Third Parties: Webflow (hosting platform)
3.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Region/location cookies
- User interface customization cookies
- Font size and accessibility settings
Duration: Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted)
Can You Refuse Them? Yes. Refusing these cookies may result in the Site not being able to remember your preferences or customization settings.
Third Parties: [IF APPLICABLE: LIST SPECIFIC SERVICES, OR DELETE THIS LINE IF NONE]
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregate form. This helps us improve the Site's functionality and user experience.
What We Track:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our Site (referral source)
- Links and buttons clicked
- Scroll depth and navigation paths
- Device and browser information
- General geographic location (city/state level)
Duration: Typically [26 MONTHS OR AS CONFIGURED]
Can You Refuse Them? Yes. These cookies are not essential for the Site to work but help us improve your experience.
Third-Party Analytics Services We Use:
- Google Analytics - Learn more | Opt out
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
- Purpose: Website analytics and visitor behavior tracking
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
What They Do:
- Track your browsing activity across websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Deliver targeted advertisements on our Site and other websites
- Measure ad campaign performance
- Prevent the same ad from showing repeatedly
Duration: Varies (typically [90 DAYS TO 2 YEARS])
Can You Refuse Them? Yes. Refusing these cookies will not reduce the number of ads you see but may make them less relevant to your interests.
Advertising and Marketing Services We Use:
- Google Ads / Google Tag Manager
- Cookies: IDE, test_cookie, DSID, [OTHER GOOGLE COOKIES]
- Purpose: Ad delivery, remarketing, conversion tracking
- Learn more | Opt out
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Cookies: bcookie, lidc, UserMatchHistory, li_sugr
- Purpose: LinkedIn conversion tracking, remarketing, analytics
- Learn more | Opt out
- Facebook Pixel
- Cookies: fr, _fbp
- Purpose: Facebook advertising, remarketing, analytics
- Learn more | Opt out
Note: "Sharing" personal information through advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" or "share" under California privacy law. See Section 6 for opt-out options.
3.5 Social Media Cookies
If we embed content from social media platforms (such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or YouTube) or include social sharing buttons, these platforms may set their own cookies on your device.
Social Media Platforms:
- LinkedIn - Privacy Policy
- Twitter/X - Privacy Policy
- YouTube (Google) - Privacy Policy
- Facebook - Privacy Policy
We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these platforms to understand how they use cookies and how to manage your preferences.
4. Cookie Duration: Session vs. Persistent
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help the Site remember what you're doing as you move from page to page.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
5. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by OneNexus and can only be read by our Site. We use first-party cookies for essential functionality and analytics.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by external services we use (such as Google Analytics, advertising platforms, or embedded content providers). These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites.
Third-Party Services:
- Webflow (hosting and CDN)
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:
6.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Create exceptions for specific websites
How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Important: Blocking all cookies or strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly.
6.2 Cookie Consent Banner / Preference Center
When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "cookie settings" in the footer.
6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using browser privacy settings or extensions
- Adjusting your cookie preferences [IF COOKIE BANNER EXISTS: through our cookie preference center]
6.4 Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
Industry Opt-Out Tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu (for EEA residents)
Platform-Specific Opt-Outs:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences
- LinkedIn Ad Settings: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out
Note: Opting out of advertising cookies means you'll still see ads, but they won't be tailored to your interests.
6.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (which may include some advertising cookie activities) by:
- Using the opt-out methods described in Section 6.4 above
See our Privacy Policy for more information about California privacy rights.
6.6 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked.
Our Approach: Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie control methods described above to manage tracking.
If our approach to DNT changes, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.
6.7 Mobile Device Settings
If you're visiting our Site from a mobile device, you can control advertising cookies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or reject cookies:
Essential Functionality May Not Work:
- Form submissions may fail
- Login/authentication features may not function
- Security features may be compromised
Personalization Will Be Lost:
- The Site won't remember your preferences
- You may need to re-enter information
Analytics Will Be Limited:
- We won't be able to improve the Site based on usage data
You May Still See Ads:
- Advertising cookies may be blocked, but ads will still appear
- Ads will be generic rather than tailored to your interests
8. Detailed Cookie List
Below is a list of cookies we use on our Site. This list is updated periodically and may not be exhaustive at all times.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Preference Cookies
Analytics Cookies
Advertising/Marketing Cookies
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of
Your Continued Use: Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
OneNexus Insurance Services LLC
1360 Poast Oak Blvd, Suite 2400
Houston, Texas 77056
Email: contact@onenexus.com
Phone: (713) 783-8000