Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. They help us improve our website and deliver a better, more personalized service by enabling us to:

• Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
• Store information about your preferences and customize our website according to your interests
• Speed up your searches and navigation
• Recognize you when you return to our website

Types of Cookies We Use

Xopiwek uses different types of cookies for various purposes:

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, and they cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookiesAccepted	Remembers your cookie consent choice	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

Functional 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.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
language_preference	Remembers your language selection	1 year
contact_form_data	Saves form data to prevent loss during submission	1 hour

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This information is used to compile reports on website activity and provide insights into website usage.

Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Social Media Plugins

Our website includes social media plugins from Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These plugins may set cookies to enable functionality such as sharing content and displaying social media feeds. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies that are currently stored
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• Set up automatic cookie deletion

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from working properly.

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

• Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All Cookies"
• Manage your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings"
• Reject non-essential cookies

Your preferences are stored for one year, after which you'll be asked to confirm your choices again.

Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Essential cookies: Retained for the minimum time necessary for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for up to 2 years

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used on our website
• Choose which cookies to accept or reject
• Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Request deletion of cookies (subject to essential cookie requirements)
• Receive information about how cookies are used

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we may notify you through our website banner or by other means.

Contact Us

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

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• All About Cookies
• Cookiepedia
• Your browser's help section for specific instructions