Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Penninite ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage objects, software development kits, and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") on penninite.info and any related websites, applications, and services that link to this policy (collectively, the "Services"). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, the categories of Cookies we deploy, the third parties that may place Cookies through the Services, and the choices available to you. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, our Terms and Conditions, and our Terms of Service, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between this Cookie Policy and the Privacy Policy with respect to personal information, the Privacy Policy controls.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters that a website transfers to your browser or device when you visit a site. When you return to the site, or visit a site that recognizes the Cookie, the Cookie allows the website or a third party to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the Services. Cookies are widely used to make websites operate efficiently, to provide functionality, to enhance user experience, and to supply information to the operators of a website.

We also use technologies that function similarly to Cookies even though they are technically distinct. These include web beacons (also called "clear GIFs" or "pixel tags"), which are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to determine whether a page or message was viewed; local storage and session storage, which allow data to be stored locally in your browser; mobile advertising identifiers and device identifiers; and software development kits used in connection with our applications. References to "Cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless the context requires otherwise.

Cookies may be classified as "session Cookies" or "persistent Cookies." Session Cookies exist only for the duration of your browsing session and are typically deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a pre-defined period or until you delete them, and they allow us to recognize you on subsequent visits and to remember your preferences and settings over time.

Cookies may also be classified as "first-party Cookies" or "third-party Cookies." First-party Cookies are placed by us, or on our behalf, when you visit the Services, and are readable only by us. Third-party Cookies are placed by parties other than Penninite, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms, and are governed by those third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.

Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you by name. However, information collected through Cookies may be associated with you or linked to personal information we hold about you, in which case it is treated as personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA") and other state privacy laws where applicable.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use Cookies for the categories of purposes described below. The specific Cookies deployed at any given time may change as we update the Services, change service providers, or respond to legal and regulatory developments. The categories we currently use are: (a) Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies; (b) Performance and Analytics Cookies; (c) Functional Cookies; and (d) Targeting, Advertising, and Marketing Cookies.

The purposes for which we use each category are as follows:

  • Essential Cookies — required for the Services to function, including authentication, security, load balancing, session management, fraud prevention, and the storage of your Cookie preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies — used to collect aggregated and statistical information about how visitors use the Services, so that we can measure performance, diagnose errors, and improve features and content.
  • Functional Cookies — used to remember choices you make, such as language, region, display preferences, and previously entered information, in order to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Marketing Cookies — used to deliver advertising and content relevant to your interests, to measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and to limit the number of times you see a given advertisement.

Cookies vary in retention. Session Cookies expire when your browser session ends. Persistent Cookies may remain on your device for periods ranging from a few hours to twenty-four (24) months or longer, depending on the purpose for which they were set. Where required, we retain Cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and thereafter delete or de-identify it in accordance with our retention practices.

We do not use Cookies to collect sensitive categories of personal information, such as government-issued identification numbers, precise geolocation beyond what is necessary to provide the Services, health information, or information about your racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Our use of Cookies is limited to the business and commercial purposes described in this policy and in our Privacy Policy.

3. Essential Cookies

Essential Cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Services and cannot be switched off through our Cookie preference tools without impairing core functionality. These Cookies are typically set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as logging into your account, configuring your security settings, submitting a form, or purchasing a subscription. Without these Cookies, the Services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples of the functions performed by Essential Cookies include: authenticating users and maintaining secure login sessions; remembering information you enter during a session so that you do not have to re-enter it; maintaining the integrity of your session and protecting against cross-site request forgery and other security threats; balancing traffic across servers to ensure reliable performance; detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and abusive behavior; and recording whether you have acknowledged this Cookie Policy or adjusted your Cookie preferences.

Because Essential Cookies are required to deliver the Services you have requested, they are processed on the basis of our legitimate business interests in operating a secure, functional, and reliable service, and where applicable, to perform our contract with you. Under the opt-out model applicable in the United States, including under the CCPA/CPRA, Essential Cookies that are necessary to provide the Services are not treated as a "sale" or "share" of personal information, and no prior opt-in consent is required for their use.

You may block or delete Essential Cookies through your browser settings as described in Section 8 below. Please note, however, that disabling Essential Cookies may render portions of the Services inaccessible or cause the Services to malfunction, and we cannot guarantee the availability or performance of the Services if these Cookies are blocked.

4. Analytics Cookies

We use Analytics Cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with the Services, including the number of visitors, the pages or screens viewed, the time spent on each page, the referring website or source, general geographic region (derived from IP address), browser type, device type, and operating system. This information helps us understand which features are most useful, identify technical issues, and improve the overall quality and performance of the Services.

Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated or de-identified form and used for statistical and reporting purposes. Where an analytics provider processes data that constitutes personal information under applicable law, we require that provider to handle such data in accordance with our instructions and applicable legal requirements, and we limit the data shared to what is reasonably necessary for the analytics purpose.

We do not use Analytics Cookies to build profiles of individual users for the purpose of making decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you, and we do not use Analytics Cookies to infer sensitive characteristics about you. Certain analytics providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms, which we identify in Section 7 of this policy.

Under the CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws where applicable, the use of Analytics Cookies may in certain circumstances constitute "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising or a "sale" where the data is transferred for valuable consideration. Where that is the case, we provide you with the ability to opt out as described in Section 7. Where our analytics use does not involve the disclosure of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or for valuable consideration, it is used solely for our internal business purposes and is not subject to the "sale" or "share" opt-out right.

5. Marketing Cookies

Marketing Cookies, also referred to as targeting or advertising Cookies, are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content that are more relevant to you and your interests. These Cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks and may record that your browser has visited the Services and other websites. They enable advertising partners to recognize your device across websites and over time and to serve advertisements based on your browsing activity, a practice commonly known as cross-context behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising.

Marketing Cookies also allow us and our advertising partners to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, to attribute conversions and sign-ups to particular campaigns or channels, to perform remarketing and retargeting, to build lookalike audiences, and to limit the frequency with which you see a particular advertisement. These activities may involve the disclosure of personal information to advertising partners and may constitute a "sale" or "share" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws where applicable.

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including the use of Marketing Cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise that right, you may use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link made available on the Services, adjust your preferences through our Cookie preference tool, or submit a request using the contact details in Section 10 below. We honor opt-out preference signals, including the Global Privacy Control ("GPC"), where required by applicable law. If you use a GPC-enabled browser or extension to transmit an opt-out preference signal, we will treat that signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale and sharing of personal information for the browser or device you are using.

Opting out of Marketing Cookies will not eliminate advertising; it means that the advertising you see will be less tailored to your interests and may be based only on the context of the page you are viewing or on generalized, non-personalized criteria. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under sixteen (16) years of age without affirmative authorization, and we do not direct the Services to children under thirteen (13).

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to Cookies that we set ourselves, third parties may place Cookies on your device when you use the Services. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks and exchanges, social media platforms, customer support and communication tools, payment processors, and embedded content providers. Third-Party Cookies are used for the purposes described in the applicable third party's own privacy and cookie policies, and we do not control the information those third parties collect or the manner in which they use it.

We select third-party providers with care and seek to work only with providers that offer appropriate privacy protections and, where applicable, mechanisms to honor opt-out requests. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites, applications, or services, and this Cookie Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and cookie disclosures of any third party whose services you use or whose content you access through the Services.

Certain third-party providers may also operate as independent controllers of the personal information they collect through Cookies. Where that is the case, those providers are responsible for their own compliance with applicable privacy laws, including providing any required notices and honoring applicable consumer rights. Where we act as a service provider or processor with respect to third-party Cookie data, we process that data only as permitted by our agreements and applicable law.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Penninite disclaims all liability arising from the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of information by third parties through Cookies placed by those third parties. Your sole remedies with respect to such practices are those provided by the applicable third party. Nothing in this section limits any right you may have under applicable law that cannot lawfully be waived or limited.

7. How to Control Cookies

Because we primarily serve users in the United States, we generally operate under an opt-out model rather than an opt-in, prior-consent model. This means that, subject to the exceptions described below, Cookies may be placed on your device when you use the Services, and you have the ability to opt out of non-essential Cookies, including the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, at any time.

You may exercise control over Cookies in the following ways:

  • Cookie preference tool. Where available, use the cookie preferences or consent-management feature on the Services to enable or disable non-essential Cookie categories. Essential Cookies cannot be disabled through this tool.
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link available on the Services to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including for cross-context behavioral advertising, as required by the CCPA/CPRA.
  • Global Privacy Control. Use a browser or browser extension that transmits a GPC signal. Where required by applicable law, we will honor the signal as a valid opt-out request for the browser or device used.
  • Analytics provider opt-outs. Use the opt-out mechanisms offered by our analytics providers, such as browser add-ons that disable measurement by those providers across websites.
  • Industry opt-out tools. Use industry self-regulatory opt-out platforms for interest-based advertising to limit the use of your data by participating advertising companies.
  • Browser settings and device controls. Configure your browser or device to block, delete, or restrict Cookies as described in Section 8.

If you are a resident of California or another state with a comprehensive privacy law that applies to your personal information, you may also have rights to know, access, correct, delete, and port your personal information, and to limit the use of sensitive personal information, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right.

Please note that opting out of Cookies does not remove all advertising, and that certain opt-outs are browser- and device-specific. If you use multiple browsers or devices, or if you clear your Cookies, you may need to repeat your opt-out choices. Where we are permitted by law to retain certain records, such as a record of your opt-out request, we will retain that record to honor your choice.

8. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage Cookies through their settings menus. The specific steps vary by browser and version, but the general options available include: viewing the Cookies stored on your device; deleting some or all Cookies; blocking third-party Cookies; blocking Cookies from specific sites; and setting preferences so that you are notified when a Cookie is placed. Common locations for these controls are the "Privacy," "Security," or "Settings" sections of your browser.

For ease of reference, the principal browser support pages where you can find Cookie controls are maintained by the respective browser providers, including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Mobile devices and in-app browsers may offer additional controls through device settings, such as limits on ad tracking and app-tracking transparency features. If you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to adjust the settings in each one separately.

You may also use browser features such as "private" or "incognito" browsing modes, which limit the storage of Cookies and browsing history on your device, or third-party browser extensions designed to block tracking technologies. These tools may prevent some or all Cookies from being placed, and their effectiveness may change over time as browsers and providers update their technologies.

Please be aware that blocking or deleting Cookies may affect the availability and functionality of the Services. Essential features such as logging in, maintaining your session, and retaining your preferences may not operate correctly, and you may be required to re-enter information on each visit. Penninite is not responsible for the Cookie controls offered by third-party browsers or device manufacturers, and we do not control how such tools operate. We make no representation that any particular browser setting will achieve a specific result with respect to all Cookies used on the Services.

9. Updates to Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Cookies we use, changes in our service providers, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we make updates, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about the Cookies we use and the choices available to you.

Where changes are material, we will provide additional notice as required by applicable law, which may include a prominent notice on the Services, a notification within your account, or an email to the address associated with your account, where available. In some cases, we may seek your affirmative acknowledgment of the updated policy before you continue to use the Services.

Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of an updated Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should discontinue use of the Services and adjust your Cookie preferences or browser settings accordingly.

Superseded versions of this Cookie Policy may be retained by us for recordkeeping and compliance purposes. Copies of prior versions may be requested using the contact information in Section 10, subject to our retention policies and applicable law.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Cookie Policy, our use of Cookies, or your privacy rights, or if you wish to exercise an opt-out or other privacy right, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law, including the CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws where applicable.

  • Company: Penninite
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +18435550112
  • Address: 200 Meeting Street, Suite 350, Charleston, SC 29401

When submitting a request relating to Cookies or personal information, please describe the nature of your request and provide sufficient information for us to identify you and your relationship with penninite.info, such as the email address associated with your account. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests, and we will use the information you provide solely for that purpose.

If you are a resident of a state that provides a right to appeal a decision we make regarding a privacy request, you may submit an appeal using the contact details above, and we will respond as required by applicable law. Where applicable, you may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, subject to our verification procedures.

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Penninite is established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, and is subject to the limitations of liability, disclaimers, and dispute resolution provisions set forth in our Terms and Conditions and Terms of Service, which are incorporated herein by reference. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our aggregate liability arising out of or relating to Cookies and this policy is limited as provided in those terms.