1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how DowntownWorks, LLC (“DowntownWorks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.downtownworks.com (the “Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

Where cookies collect information that qualifies as personal information under applicable law, our Privacy Policy applies in addition to this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or session status.

First-party cookies are set directly by DowntownWorks. Third-party cookies are set by external service providers — such as analytics platforms or advertising networks — to deliver features or functionality through our Website.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage. All of these are covered by this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four categories of cookies. The table below summarizes each:

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

•       Keep the Website secure and operational

•       Remember your preferences and settings across sessions

•       Understand how visitors navigate and engage with our Website

•       Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

•       Deliver advertising that may be relevant to your interests

5. Your Choices and Controls

Most browsers and devices allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Depending on your browser configuration, you may be able to remove stored cookies, block certain categories of cookies, restrict third-party cookies, clear browsing data automatically, or browse using private/incognito modes.

Disabling cookies or similar technologies may impact website performance, personalization features, saved preferences, and other functionality.To learn more about cookie controls and privacy settings, please refer to your browser or device support documentation. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available from Google.

Browser Controls

You may also control cookies through your web browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your access to some features of the Website. For instructions:

•       Google Chrome

•       Mozilla Firefox

•       Safari

•       Microsoft Edge

Advertising Opt-Outs

To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, visit:

•       Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

•       Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

•       European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)

Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your information, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

6. California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information:

•       Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell

•       Delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions

•       Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information

•       Non-discrimination — we will not treat you differently for exercising your CCPA rights

Some cookies on our Website — specifically advertising and analytics cookies — may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by the CCPA.

➤  To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

7. EEA & UK Residents — GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process non-essential cookies only based on your consent. You have the right to withdraw that consent at any time using the Cookie Preference Center on our Website.

You may also have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, restrict, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.

8. Do Not Track

Some web browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. Because there is no universally adopted standard for how websites should interpret DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to them. You can use the controls in Section 5 to manage your preferences.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our practices, or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

DowntownWorks, LLC

550 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: +1 (619) 535-9675

Email: privacy@downtownworks.com