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Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your preferences and interactions with the site, which can enhance your browsing experience.

Why Are Cookies Used?

We use cookies to improve our services and tailor them to meet your needs better. We collect data through cookies to understand how users interact with our platform and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for basic functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.

  • These include security-related cookies, which help prevent malicious activities.
  • They also cover session handling cookies, which maintain your logged-in state and remember your preferences.

Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies:

These cookies expire when you close the browser or leave our website. We use them to keep track of user sessions for services like login and shopping carts.

Persistent Cookies:

These remain on your device even after you've closed the browser. They help us remember preferences, such as language settings, for longer periods.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to provide personalized content based on information we gather about you during visits. This can include details like what pages you visited and whether any errors occurred.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics tools from third-party providers (with your consent) to monitor site performance, diagnose issues, and improve user experience. These cookies help us:

  • Understand how users navigate our platform.
  • Identify areas that need optimization for better browsing speed.

Preference and Language Settings

Cookies can store information about your language preference so we remember it on subsequent visits or when using our services across multiple platforms.

Login/Session Continuity

Our cookies enable continuity in logged-in sessions. This means you won't have to log in again if switching between devices, providing a more seamless experience.

Device Recognition

Some of the data collected through cookies is used for device recognition purposes. We use this information to provide features like tailored content or optimized recommendations based on your browsing history across our platforms.

Security-Related Cookies

We may deploy security-related cookies to protect against malicious attacks by blocking unauthorized access and maintaining a secure session between your browser and our servers.

Browser Storage Technologies

Modern browsers offer more than just cookie storage; they also support local caching, indexedDB, and others. Our platform uses these technologies in combination with traditional cookies for storing preferences and providing an optimized experience across sessions.

Third-Party Integrations

Some services or features on Fitzdares may be integrated with third-party solutions that require the placement of cookies to function properly. For analytics purposes, we have consented to integrate such tools, but you can control these settings at any time through your browser's cookie management tools.

Marketing and Communication Preferences

When allowing us to remember preferences like language or content localization, it enables a more tailored experience for each user based on their choices.

Managing Cookies Through Browser Controls

You have full control over cookies placed by our site using the tools provided in most modern browsers. These include:

  • Options to clear browsing data (including cookie information).
  • Ability to set specific permissions for sites and types of cookies.
  • Viewing/controlling what third-party services are allowed to access your system.

Technical Diagnostics, Performance Optimisation

Cookies help us better understand our site's performance on various browsers and platforms. This allows us to implement changes that enhance speed and reliability across the board.

Aggregated Analytics Information

Your individual data is protected; only aggregated insights from cookie-driven analytics are used for improvement purposes. These anonymous metrics don't allow anyone to identify you personally or track your actions beyond general browsing trends.

User Experience Improvements

Our aim with cookies is always towards improving user experience through targeted services based on preferences and needs identified by the data collected.

How To Clear Cookies

Clearing cookies in a browser resets all stored site-specific information. This can remove preferences, login credentials, or other saved details.