Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 how visitors use their sites.

How We Use Cookies

chivarcbfu uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and provide personalised content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us analyse website traffic, identify popular pages, and improve our website's performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Cookie Table

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - stores session information 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services
  • Social Media Platforms: If you share content from our website on social media, those platforms may set cookies
  • Content Delivery Networks: We may use CDNs to deliver website content efficiently

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, please note that if you delete or refuse cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

Opt-Out Links

For some third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can manage your cookie preferences.

Mozilla Firefox

Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block cookies or delete existing ones.

Safari

Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can remove stored data or block cookies entirely.

Microsoft Edge

Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can manage cookie settings from here.

Mobile Browsers

For mobile browsers, cookie management options are typically found in the browser's settings menu. The exact location may vary depending on your device and browser version.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

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