Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Choglannjrax ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at choglannjrax.world (the "Website"). This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and gather reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Choglannjrax) 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, such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including:

To enable essential website functionality and security features
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how you use our Website and improve your experience
To analyze website traffic and performance
To deliver relevant content and personalized recommendations
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
To prevent fraud and enhance security
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the Website may not work correctly.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies:

Session cookies that maintain your login state
Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraud
Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across servers
Cookie consent cookies that remember your cookie preferences
Shopping cart cookies that remember items you've added

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with legal obligations. Under GDPR, we do not need your consent to use strictly necessary cookies.

Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent strictly necessary cookies typically expire within 1-12 months.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to improve how our Website works and to understand user behavior.

Examples of analytics cookies:

Google Analytics cookies that track page views, sessions, and user interactions
Heatmap cookies that show where users click and scroll
Performance monitoring cookies that measure page load times
A/B testing cookies that help us test different versions of pages

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

Retention Period: Analytics cookies typically expire within 2 years, although some may have shorter retention periods.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or username) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Examples of functionality cookies:

Language preference cookies
Region or location cookies
User interface customization cookies
Video player cookies
Social media integration cookies

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing you with enhanced functionality.

Retention Period: Functionality cookies typically expire within 1-2 years.

4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our Website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Examples of advertising cookies:

Retargeting cookies that show you ads for products you've viewed
Conversion tracking cookies that measure ad campaign performance
Social media advertising cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
Third-party ad network cookies

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Retention Period: Advertising cookies typically expire within 1-2 years, although some may have shorter retention periods.

5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

5.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Choglannjrax and are used to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our Website.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external service providers and partners. We use third-party cookies for analytics, advertising, and social media integration. The third parties that may set cookies through our Website include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking
Facebook: For social media integration and advertising
Payment Processors: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which govern how they collect and use your information. We encourage you to review their policies:

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

6. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our Website and to remember information you enter in forms.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences, recognize you when you return to our Website, and provide analytics data over time.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:

7.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Web beacons are small, invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have viewed a particular page or opened an email. They are often used in combination with cookies to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

7.2 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire automatically and can store larger amounts of information. We may use local storage to improve website performance and remember your preferences.

7.3 Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting involves collecting information about your device's configuration (such as browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and installed fonts) to create a unique identifier. We may use device fingerprinting for fraud prevention and security purposes.

8. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

8.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) Opt-Out: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

8.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking (to limit ad tracking)
Android: Settings > Google > Ads (to opt out of personalized ads)

9. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly. Specifically, you may experience the following limitations:

Inability to log in or maintain your session
Loss of personalized settings and preferences
Reduced website performance and functionality
Inability to complete purchases or submit forms
Less relevant content and advertisements

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent banner, as they are essential for the Website to function. However, you can block them through your browser settings, although this may prevent you from using the Website.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and browser settings as described above.

11. Cookies and GDPR Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. We comply with these regulations by:

Providing clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use
Obtaining your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
Allowing you to withdraw your consent at any time
Providing easy-to-use tools for managing your cookie preferences
Not using pre-ticked boxes or implied consent for non-essential cookies
Ensuring that strictly necessary cookies are clearly identified and justified

12. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with information through our Website, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

13. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through our Website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Choglannjrax
Nydalsveien 33, 0484 Oslo, Norway
Email: customer@choglannjrax.world
Phone: +47 22 89 50 00

We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have about cookies and will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.