Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Guvatu Pifedi ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://guvatu-pifedi.sbs. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner 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.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They 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.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner or by configuring your browser settings.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you.
Third-Party Opt-Outs
Some third-party services we use offer specific opt-out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your preferences and settings | 1 year | Functionality |
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Performance |
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage:
Web Beacons
These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that may be included on our Website for several purposes, including to deliver or communicate with cookies, to track and measure the performance of our Website, and to monitor how many visitors view our Website.
Local Storage
We may use local storage to store content information and preferences. Various browsers may offer their own management tools for removing HTML5 local storage.
7. Updates to 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 Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Guvatu Pifedi
123 Cyber Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2S8
Email: privacy@guvatu-pifedi.sbs
Phone: +1 4371506574