This Cookie Policy explains how World Choice Awards™ uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and related digital platforms. World Choice Awards™ is organized by World Entertainment™ under WEC WORLD CONNECTIONS® LLC. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information submitted through our website, forms, communications, and related platforms.
Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain preferences, understand visitor activity, and improve user experience. Cookies and similar technologies may also be used by third-party services, such as analytics tools, embedded media platforms, form providers, or social media platforms.
World Choice Awards™ may use cookies and similar technologies to:
The FTC notes that websites may use cookie notices to explain how cookies are used and may allow users to choose certain cookie preferences.
Essential cookies help the website work properly. These may support basic functions such as page navigation, form functionality, security, and access to website features. Without essential cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly.
Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. This may include information such as pages visited, traffic patterns, device type, browser type, and general engagement activity. This information helps us improve the website and understand what content visitors find useful.
Functionality cookies may help remember preferences or improve how the website appears or works for visitors.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on the World Choice Awards™ website. These may include services such as:
Third-party services may use cookies according to their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
The World Choice Awards™ website may include links, embedded content, forms, videos, social media features, or tools provided by third parties. When you interact with third-party content or services, those third parties may collect information through cookies or similar technologies. World Choice Awards™ does not control the cookie practices of third-party websites or services.
You should review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts when cookies are being used. Please note that if you block or disable cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.
The ICO explains that cookie rules also apply to similar technologies used to store or access information on a user’s device, such as device fingerprinting and similar tracking methods.
Depending on your location and the type of cookies used, we may ask for your consent before placing certain non-essential cookies on your device. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function and may not require consent. Other cookies, such as analytics, advertising, or certain third-party tracking cookies, may require user notice or consent depending on applicable laws.
Some browsers may send “Do Not Track” or similar signals. Because there is no single standard for how websites should respond to these signals, World Choice Awards™ may not respond to all browser-based tracking signals. You can still manage cookies through your browser settings or any cookie settings tools made available on the website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, third-party tools, legal requirements, or cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the World Choice Awards™ Contact Page.