This Cookie Policy explains how Meritage Partners, Inc (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://meritage.partners.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal if combined with other data.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work (or work more efficiently), and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Meritage Partners, Inc) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these cookies can recognize your device both when it visits this website and when it visits certain other websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to enhance the experience on our online properties by remembering preferences and helping us understand how the Website is used. Third parties also serve cookies through our Website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes, as described below.

How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie choices in our Cookie Consent Manager. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.

The Cookie Consent Manager is available in the notification banner and on this page. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though some functionality or areas may be restricted. You can also adjust your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies (see browser controls).

Types of cookies we use

Analytics and customization cookies

These cookies collect information (often in aggregate form) to help us understand how our Website is used, how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize the Website for you.

Note: The specific cookies served may vary depending on which of our online properties you visit and may change over time as we improve or update our services.

How can I control cookies on my browser?

Browser controls vary. Visit your browser’s help menu for details. Helpful links:

• Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
• Opera

To opt out of interest-based advertising across many networks, see:

• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?

Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors. We may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also called tracking pixels or clear gifs). These tiny graphics files contain a unique identifier that enables us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email including them. This helps us monitor traffic patterns, deliver or communicate with cookies, understand whether you arrived via an online advertisement, improve site performance, and measure email campaign success. In many instances, these technologies rely on cookies to function; declining cookies may impair their operation.

Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?

Some sites use “Flash Cookies” (Local Shared Objects or LSOs) to, among other things, collect and store information about your use of services, prevent fraud, and support site operations.

If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, adjust your Flash Player settings using the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also control Flash Cookies via the Global Storage Settings Panel and follow the instructions (including how to delete existing Flash Cookies, prevent new LSOs from being placed without your consent, and block third-party Flash Cookies).

Restricting Flash Cookies may reduce the functionality of some Flash applications.

Do you serve targeted advertising?

Third parties may serve cookies on your device to deliver advertising through our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements and to measure ad effectiveness, often by using cookies or web beacons. The information collected does not enable us or them to directly identify you (such as your name or contact details) unless you choose to provide this information.

How often will you update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was most recently revised.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Meritage Partners, Inc 2901 West Coast Hwy Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States