Cookie Policy
To enhance the overall experience for users, site proprietors have implemented various innovative features, among them, the deployment of cookie files.
If you've visited any website lately, you've likely encountered a notification about cookies. Typically, you are prompted to hit 'Accept' to proceed without interruptions.
Curious about what a cookie file is and its applications? This short guide sheds light on everything you need to know!
What is a Cookie file?
A browser cookie is essentially a snippet of data that helps track user interactions and activities on a site. Each visit is recorded to make user identification a smooth process.
Cookies are critical for recording browsing histories on websites. Different cookies have distinct roles based on their types. For example, 'tracking' cookies meticulously record every site visit.
In the same vein, your site activity can be tracked using 'session' cookies, which vanish once you exit the site. 'Authentication' cookies manage and remember your login details.
A cookie file is a text document requested by web servers from users, where it deposits its data onto your hard drive. Even if you don't explicitly accept or reject cookies, your browser should automatically process them.
Through cookies, web servers gather details like the specific time and date you accessed a site, and collate any relevant information they might need. Essentially, cookies serve as data storage and retrieval tools for web users.
How to Control Cookies
Managing cookies entails configuring, organizing, or deleting these data files, and how you do this depends on your specific web browser's settings. Different browsers offer varied pathways for managing cookies.
The varying privacy policy Many websites support a variety of browsers by offering universal privacy configurations, allowing you to choose your preferred settings.
The subsequent sections will elaborate on how to delete cookies across different devices such as computers, Android, and iOS.
- Clearing Cookies on Computer
When cookies are deleted from your machine, expect to be signed out of websites, losing any stored preferences. Below are the steps to accomplish this:
- On your computer, open Google Chrome.
- Navigate to the top-right corner, click 'More', then select 'Settings'.
- Select the 'Privacy and Security' option, followed by 'Cookies'.
- Access 'See all site data and permissions', and proceed to 'Clear all data'.
- To confirm, click “Clear”.
- Clearing Cookies on Android
Follow these steps to remove cookies on Android devices:
- Start by opening the Google Chrome app on your Android device.
- Adjacent to the address bar, tap 'More', then go to 'Settings'.
- Tap the 'Privacy and Security' section.
- Then “Clear browsing data”.
- Determine your desired time range; for example, select the 'Following hour'.
- Ensure 'Cookies' and 'Site data' are checked while deselecting all other options.
- Press 'Clear data' and then confirm by clicking 'Clear'.
- Clearing Cookies on iOS
Follow these instructions to delete cookies on iOS devices:
- Launch the Google Chrome app or the browser of your choice on your iOS device.
- Tap “More” and then “Settings”.
- Click on “Privacy and Security”.
- Then, “Clear browsing data”.
- Check “Cookies”, “Site data”.
- Uncheck all the other items.
- Press the 'Clear browsing data' button.
- Then, you can click on “Done”.
How we Use Cookies
As remarked upon earlier, a browser cookie is a data packet dispatched to a user’s browser. Servers can store these packets and resend them with future site requests.
Cookies generally fulfill three core roles:
- Customization : covers theme settings and user options.
- Session management : pertains to elements like login details, shopping carts, and game scores.
- User tracking : involves analyzing and logging user actions.
Cookie Classification
Cookies can typically be categorized as follows:
- Session cookies
Session cookies, also known as temporary cookies, assist sites in identifying users and their shared data. These cookies preserve data only during a user's active visit and are erased once the session ends.
- Permanent cookies
As the name suggests, these cookies retain their functionality even if the browser is closed. For instance, they recall login information to save users from inputting details repeatedly. It's worth noting these permanent cookies are often removed after a year.
- First-party cookies
These cookies are directly established by the website you're visiting. Webmasters can utilize them to gather analytics data and perform functionalities that enhance user experience.
- Third-party cookies
Third-party cookies are set up by entities to gather specialized information about web users. They help understand user engagement, spending behaviors, or demographic metrics. Advertisers deploy such cookies to ensure their promotions reach the intended audience.
- Flash cookies
Also known as super cookies, they are standalone and not reliant on the user's browser. This type of cookie is designed for prolonged retention on a user’s digital device, seemingly unaffected by the user clearing other cookie files.
Cookies Behaviour
Different cookies are assigned various functions. A cookie’s behavior outlines its purpose; for example, some cookies specifically gather and store web session activity, commonly called tracking cookies.
Similarly, 'session cookies' help monitor a user's activity on a website and are temporary, ceasing to exist post-visit. Furthermore, 'authentication cookies' are tasked with handling login credentials.
Cookies Used by Our Website
Our commitment is to deliver the best user experience. The strategic use of cookies is pivotal to achieving this, enabling us to collect valuable client information and tailor our services to cater to their needs.
