What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that contain information from the web server. The server generates and sends them to the user’s browser. These files are then downloaded and stored on the user’s device, be it a mobile smartphone, tablet, or PC.
Cookies allow the server to identify this or that user under a unique username or ID. These small text pieces indicate the client’s device, specific settings, and activities on a website they’re visiting, etc. Cookies help online sites to remember customers’ choices, logins, and more.
Thanks to cookies, users don’t have to log in every time they open the chosen website in their browser. The portal remembers their preferences with the help of cookies. So, during their next visit, they can receive notifications and suggestions relevant to their interests.
How We Use Cookies
The website employs cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, & other tools).
- Content personalization.
- Advertising.
- Affiliate tracking.
The methods by which the site collects, stores, and processes cookies are legal and meet the international standards and the GDPR requirements.
Types of Cookies We Use
All main types of cookies are collectible. The website manages these cookies:
- Essential. Technical cookies needed to secure the website’s proper functioning.
- Analytical. Cookies used for statistics and UX improvements.
- Marketing. Cookies needed to generate relevant ads and affiliate links.
All the data obtained from cookies is never passed to third parties except for investigation cases.
Managing or Disabling Cookies
The website allows visitors to enable or disable cookies. They can fix their settings using the cookies banner, which pops up as soon as they enter the platform. They can agree or disagree to receive cookies fully or partially.
The removal is also available through the user’s browser. Their browser can remove all cookies automatically after they close it. The option can be activated in the browser’s Settings → Privacy and Security.
Consent
By continuing to use the website, the visitor confirms their consent for cookies. They can change their settings at any moment.
Kai Whitelock