1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage to achieve similar purposes.
Note: Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you. However, personal information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements on and through the service. The third-party service providers that may set cookies when you visit our site include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and pages visited. Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for security and performance optimization. Cloudflare may place cookies to identify trusted web traffic. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
We do not have control over these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
4.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to choose which categories of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our website responds to these signals by disabling non-essential tracking cookies.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to operate.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | AptWorld | Stores cookie preference choices | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes | Essential |
| session_id | AptWorld | Maintains session state | Session | Essential |
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email if you have provided us with your contact information.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
AptWorld Technology
Email: privacy@aptworld.tech
Address: Airport City, Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 (0) 30 123 4567