This Cookie Policy explains how TeamsFlow ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on example.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to the use of cookies described here, subject to any preferences you set through our cookie banner or the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. They allow the site to recognize your device on return visits, remember choices you have made, and gather information about how the site is used. Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you by name, but they can be linked to a browser or device and, in some cases, combined with other data to build a picture of browsing activity. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and tags, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy for simplicity.
2. How This Site Uses Them
TeamsFlow is an informational resource about virtual meetings, collaboration practices and productivity workflows; we do not sell anything on the site and there is no checkout or account system. Our use of cookies is correspondingly modest. We use cookies to keep the site technically functional, to remember display preferences such as whether you have dismissed the cookie banner, and to understand in aggregate how visitors find and use articles such as Virtual Meeting Etiquette or O365 Productivity Tools Explained, so that we can improve navigation and content quality over time.
3. Categories
The table below summarizes the main categories of cookies used on this site, with representative examples, their purpose and typical retention period. Exact cookie names may vary depending on the tools in use at any given time.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| tf_session | Essential | Maintains basic site functionality and security during a browsing session, such as preventing certain automated abuse. | Session only, deleted on browser close |
| tf_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preference choices so the banner is not shown repeatedly. | 6 months |
| tf_prefs | Preference | Remembers display settings such as layout or previously visited topic sections. | 12 months |
| _tf_analytics | Analytics | Collects aggregated, anonymized data on page views, session duration and navigation paths to help us understand content performance. | 14 months |
| _tf_analytics_id | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors for the purpose of aggregate traffic reporting without identifying individuals by name. | 24 months |
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or remove cookies through your browser settings at any time. Instructions vary slightly by browser:
Chrome: Open Settings, select Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data. From there you can view, block or delete cookies, and set preferences for third-party cookies specifically.
Firefox: Open Settings, go to Privacy & Security, and under Cookies and Site Data you can view stored data, remove specific cookies, or choose to block cookies entirely, including options for standard, strict or custom protection levels.
Safari: Open Preferences, select the Privacy tab, and use the options there to manage or remove stored cookies and website data, including blocking all cookies if desired.
Edge: Open Settings, go to Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data, where you can view, remove or block cookies for specific sites or entirely.
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the basic functionality of the site, such as remembering your cookie consent choice. You can change your cookie preferences for this site at any time using the "Cookie settings" link available in the footer, without needing to adjust your browser settings directly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include embedded content or links related to collaboration tools and services referenced in our articles, such as those discussed in Choosing Teams Add-Ons and Integrations. Where such third-party content is present, the relevant third party may set its own cookies, which are governed by that party's own cookie and privacy policies, not this one. We encourage you to review those policies separately. Our Affiliate Disclosure explains how any referral links on the site are presented.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time, and you can always adjust your preferences through the "Cookie settings" link in the footer regardless of when the policy was last updated.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or +1 (512) 555-0179, or by mail at 2 Market Street, Suite 6, Austin, TX 78332, United States. Our support hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–17:30, Saturday 10:00–15:00, and closed on Sunday (America/New_York). You can find further ways to reach us on our Contact page.