1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience when you return to our website.
1.1 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a predetermined period or until manually deleted
2. Why We Use Cookies
ImbiAfabul uses cookies for several important purposes:
2.1 Essential Website Functionality
- Enable basic website features like navigation and security
- Remember your login status and preferences
- Maintain shopping cart contents (if applicable)
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
2.2 Improving User Experience
- Remember your language and location preferences
- Customize content based on your interests
- Reduce the need to re-enter information
- Provide personalized learning recommendations
2.3 Analytics and Performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Identify popular content and improve our services
- Monitor website performance and loading times
- Track conversion rates and user engagement
2.4 Marketing and Advertising
- Deliver relevant advertisements on our website and other platforms
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Prevent the same advertisement from being shown repeatedly
- Provide targeted content based on your interests
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be switched off and are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
Examples of Necessary Cookies:
- Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
- Form Cookies: Remember information you've entered in forms
- Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Analytics Information Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Click patterns and user journey through the site
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.
Functional Features:
- Language and region preferences
- Font size and accessibility settings
- Chat widget preferences
- Video player settings
- Content recommendations
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us and our partners to show you relevant advertisements.
Advertising Functions:
- Deliver targeted advertisements based on interests
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Build profiles for remarketing purposes
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We work with reputable partners to provide enhanced functionality and better understand our users.
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to:
- Distinguish unique users and sessions
- Throttle request rates to prevent overloading
- Remember user interactions and preferences
- Compile statistical reports on website activity
Learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Social Media Cookies
We may include social media buttons or widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These may set cookies to:
- Enable sharing of content
- Track social media referrals
- Personalize social media content
- Provide login functionality through social accounts
4.3 Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to:
- Display relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure ad performance and conversion rates
- Create audience segments for targeted marketing
- Provide remarketing services
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon on our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Options
For specific types of cookies, you can opt out through these resources:
5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Some features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Personalization features may not work
- Loading times may increase
6. Detailed Cookie Information
6.1 Necessary Cookies
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
csrf_token |
Security protection |
Session |
cookie_consent |
Remembers cookie preferences |
1 year |
6.2 Analytics Cookies
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
_ga |
Google Analytics user identification |
2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics session identification |
24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics request throttling |
1 minute |
6.3 Marketing Cookies
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel tracking |
3 months |
_gcl_au |
Google AdSense conversion tracking |
3 months |
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website or email if changes are significant
- Request new consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.