Last edited on Jun 22, 2020

Mediacom Communications Corporation

Cookies Notice

This Cookies Notice (“Notice”) explains how Mediacom Communications Corporation, its affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers acting on its behalf (collectively, “Mediacom”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) use cookies and similar tracking technologies on the websites Mediacom owns, operates, or controls (collectively, “Mediacom Websites”). This Notice provides information about these technologies, your choices, and is part of the Mediacom Subscriber Privacy Policy and Website Privacy Policy. You should read both of those policies with this Notice for a full picture of our collection and use of your information.

 

  1. 1.         What are Cookies?

Like many companies, we use or allow to be used, cookies (small files placed on your computer or device) and other common tracking technologies on the Mediacom Websites, such as HTTP cookies, HTML5 and Flash local storage/flash cookies, web beacons/GIFs, embedded scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits (referred to together from this point forward as “Cookies,” unless otherwise stated).

  1. 2.      First-party Cookies

First-party Cookies are those that Mediacom places directly on the Mediacom Websites. We use first-party Cookies to enable the Mediacom Websites and their features, to assist in analytics activities, and to contact you with targeted offers for Mediacom services.

  1. 3.         Third-party Cookies

Mediacom may use or allow for the use of third-party Cookies on the Mediacom Websites. Third-party Cookies allow third-parties (i.e., not Mediacom) to track your browsing and interactivity with the Mediacom Websites for the purpose of offering targeted advertisements to you, and for other analytical and/or commercial purposes. Certain third-party Cookies may be placed on your device and may be used to recognize your device when you visit the Mediacom Websites and when you visit other websites or online services. These third parties collect and use this information pursuant to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Third-party Cookies enable certain features or functionalities, and advertising, provided on and off the Mediacom Websites.

  1. 4.      Types of Cookies Used on the Mediacom Websites

The Mediacom Websites may use the following types of first and third-party Cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are necessary for the Mediacom Websites to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. These Cookies are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these Cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These Cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: These Cookies allow Mediacom and our service providers to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of the Mediacom Websites. These Cookies help us know which pages are the most and least popular, and to see how visitors interact with the Mediacom Website. The information collected through these Cookies is aggregated and anonymous and do not store personally identifiable information. If you do not allow these Cookies, we will not know when you have visited the Mediacom Websites, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional Cookies: These Cookies enable the Mediacom Websites to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, and enable us to provide certain features, such as determining if you are a first-time visitor, capping message frequency, remembering choices you have made (e.g., your language preferences, time zone), and assisting you with logging in after registration (including across platforms and devices). Data collected through these Cookies may also be used to deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos, and measure the delivery and effectiveness of that content. These Cookies may be set by us or third-parties whose services we have added to our pages. These Cookies do not store personally identifiable information. If you do not allow these Cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeted Advertising Cookies: These Cookies collect data about your visits and use of the Mediacom Websites, your preferences, and your interaction with advertisements across platforms and devices. These Cookies may be placed on the Mediacom Websites by Mediacom or third-party advertising partners. These Cookies are generally used to build a profile of your interests and deliver content, including advertisements, relevant to your interests. These Cookies collect information about your browser and internet device. These Cookies do not store personally identifiable information. If you do not allow these Cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We and third parties may associate information collected from Analytics and Performance Cookies, Functional Cookies and Targeted Advertising Cookies with other information about you.

  1. 5.         Cookie Management

You can use the methods described below to manage Cookies. You must take these steps on each browser or device that you use. If you replace, change, or upgrade your browser or device, or delete your cookies, you may need to use these opt-out tools again.

Cookie Consent Manager

If you would like to manage the Cookies used on the Mediacom Websites, click the “Manage Cookies” button below.

Browser Controls

In addition, you may be able to disable and manage some Cookies through your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer) settings. If you use multiple browsers on the same device, you will need to manage your settings for each browser. Please click on any of the below browser links for instructions:

 

If the browser you use is not listed above, please refer to your browser’s help menu for information on how to manage Cookies.

Third-Party Opt-Outs

Some third-parties have individual opt-out mechanisms. We are not responsible for the effectiveness of any of these third-party opt-out mechanisms.

  1. 6.         Changes to this Notice

This Notice may be revised occasionally and in accordance with legal requirements. Please revisit this Cookie Notice regularly to stay informed about our and our analytics and advertising partners’ use of Cookies.