I. WHAT IS A COOKIE
Cookies are usually small text files, given ID tags that are stored on your computer’s browser directory or program data subfolders. Cookies are created when you use your browser to visit a website that uses cookies to keep track of your movements within the site, help you resume where you left off, remember your registered login, theme selection, preferences, and other customization functions. The website stores a corresponding file(with same ID tag) to the one they set in your browser and in this file they can track and keep information on your movements within the site and any information you may have voluntarily given while visiting the website, such as email address.
Cookies are often indispensable for websites that have huge databases, need logins, have customizable themes, other advanced features.
Cookies usually don’t contain much information except for the URL of the website that created the cookie, the duration of the cookie’s abilities and effects, and a random number. Due to the little amount of information a cookie contains, it usually cannot be used to reveal your identity or personally identifying information. However, marketing is becoming increasingly sophisticated and cookies in some cases can be aggressively used to create a profile of your surfing habits.
II. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF COOKIES AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR
Session cookies
They are used for example on e-commerce websites so you can continue browsing without losing what you put in your cart. Session cookies also help to improve site load time. They expire when you close your browser.
Permanent cookies
They persist even when the browser is closed. They have an expiration date though and by law, you can’t make them last more than 6 months. They’re used to remember your passwords and login info so you don’t have to re-enter them every time. Furthermore, it can be used for personalization and to store the preferences of visitors, such as selected language or currency.
Third-party cookies
Cookies attributes usually corresponds to the website domain they are on. Not for third-party cookies, they are installed by third-party websites, such as advertisers. They gather data about your browsing habits, and allow them to track you across multiple websites and they can track you through different websites. Through them it is possible to determine which pages you visit, in what order and how long you stay in them. Most often used to analyze the visits and the interests of consumers on a particular topic.
We use services from the following partners:
Google Analytics
We use the Google Analytics service of Google Inc., 1600 Parkway Amphitheater, Mountain View, California 94043, USA (“Google”), which collects and processes information about your actual location and other technical information about your visit to the Site. The information gathered by Google in connection with the use of the Site includes the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer or other device to the Internet, the “clicks” to, through and from our Site (including date and time) interactions with the Site (such as possible views, clicks, and mouse movements). Google Analytics uses different technologies to determine the location, including IP address, GPS, and other sensors that can, for example, supply Google with nearby device information, Wi-Fi access points and power. This information will be transferred to a Google server in the US where it will be saved and analyzed. The relevant results will be provided to us in an anonymous form. In this process, the collected data will not be associated with your full IP address. We have enabled the IP anonymization feature offered by Google on our website so that the last 8 bits (IPv4 type) or the last 80 bits (IPv6 type) of your IP address are deleted. Google is also a US Shield Privacy Shield organization, which guarantees an adequate level of data protection in the United States. For more information, see the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Please consult periodically with the Google Site for any changes or updates to these terms and to the information collected through Google Analytics.
III. HOW DO WE USE COOKIES
We offer certain site features, services, applications, and tools that are available only through the use of cookies. You’re always free to block, delete, or disable them if your browser, installed application, or device so permits. However, if you decline cookies or other similar technologies, you may not be able to take advantage of certain site features, services, applications, or tools. You may also be required to re-enter your password more frequently during your browsing session.
IV. WHAT CAN NOT COOKIES DO
Cookies are plain text files. They are not compiled so they cannot execute functions or make copies of themselves. They cannot browse through or scan your computer or otherwise snoop on you or dig for private information on your hard disk.
Because cookies are just harmless files, or keys, they cannot look into your computer and find out information about you, your family, or read any material kept on your hard-drive. Cookies simply unlock a computer’s memory and allow a website to recognize users when they return to a site by opening doors to different content or services.
V. WHAT CAN I DO TO MANAGE COOKIES STORED ON MY COMPUTER
Cookies can be disabled or removed by tools that are available in most commercial browsers. The preferences for each browser you use will need to be set separately and different browsers offer different functionality and options. For more information on how you can block, delete, or disable cookies, please review your browser or device settings.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari web and iOS.
If you are most concerned about third-party ad cookies generated by advertisers, you can exclude them from here: Your Online Choices site.
Please remember that if you choose to block or disable cookies, some sections of our site may not work properly.
VI. NEED MORE INFORMATION
If you have any further questions, please contact us at info@maneraafrica.com.
This document is updated on: 30.07.2019
