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Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

A.Insiders uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Provide and maintain our website functionality
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how our website is used
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Purpose: Website functionality and security
  • Duration: Session or up to 1 year
  • Examples: Authentication, session management, security tokens

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, user behavior analysis

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Purpose: Enhanced functionality and user preferences
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, tool configurations

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

  • Purpose: Advertising and marketing (if applicable)
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Examples: Social media pixels, advertising networks, remarketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring websites and search terms
  • Browser type and device information
  • Geographic location (city/country level)

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Social Media

We may use social media plugins that place cookies to enable social sharing and integration features.

4.3 External Services

We may use external services for specific functionality, such as:

  • Form submission services (FormSubmit)
  • Font providers (Google Fonts)
  • Icon libraries (Font Awesome)
  • Chat widgets (Tawk.to)

5. Cookie Management

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain types of cookies:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Some personalized features may not work
  • Website performance may be affected
  • Security features may be limited

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie policy

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

8.1 Consent (GDPR)

For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

8.2 Legitimate Interest

For essential cookies and analytics cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing and improving our services.

8.3 Legal Obligation

Some cookies may be necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as security requirements.

9. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type of cookie:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie
  • Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics)

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Displaying a notice on our website

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

Last Updated: December 2024