Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Chakrellcrax uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, how you can control them, and your choices regarding cookie usage.

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. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, 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 contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (stored on your device for a longer period).

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, tags, and scripts. These technologies function similarly to cookies and help us analyze user behavior, track conversions, and improve our services.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website, improve our services, and understand how visitors interact with our content. The main reasons we use cookies include:

Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, form submission, and accessibility features. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.

Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.

User Preferences: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, cookie consent choices, and other customization options. This ensures a more personalized and convenient experience when you return to our website.

Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, we may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and limit the number of times you see the same advertisement.

Security and Fraud Prevention: Cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect user accounts, and maintain the security of our website and services.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website, each serving specific purposes. Below is a detailed description of the categories of cookies we deploy:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website 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. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples:

• Session management cookies that maintain your session state as you navigate through our website
• Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
• Cookie consent cookies that remember your cookie preferences and choices
• Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across our servers to ensure optimal performance

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to comply with legal obligations. Under GDPR, consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.

Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent strictly necessary cookies are typically retained for up to 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 frequently, how users navigate through the site, and any error messages displayed. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies that track page views, session duration, bounce rates, and user demographics
• Heatmap and session recording tools that help us understand user behavior and identify usability issues
• Performance monitoring cookies that measure page load times and identify technical issues

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.

Retention Period: Analytics cookies are typically retained for 26 months from the date they are set.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference, region, or customized settings. They provide enhanced and personalized features to improve your experience on our website.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies that remember your selected language
• User interface customization cookies that store your layout and display preferences
• Video player cookies that remember your playback settings and preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing you with a personalized experience. In some cases, we may seek your consent.

Retention Period: Functionality cookies are typically retained for 12 months.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests to show you targeted advertisements.

Examples:

• Retargeting cookies that show you advertisements for products you have viewed on our website
• Social media cookies that enable you to share content and connect with social networks
• Conversion tracking cookies that measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Third-party advertising network cookies that deliver personalized advertisements across multiple websites

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.

Retention Period: Marketing cookies are typically retained for 12 to 24 months, depending on the specific cookie and its purpose.

5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can be classified as first-party or third-party cookies based on who sets them:

First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by our domain. We use first-party cookies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze website performance.

Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than our website, typically by third-party service providers such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media platforms. Third-party cookies enable these services to track your activity across multiple websites.

We work with the following categories of third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services that help us understand website usage and user behavior
• Advertising Networks: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, and other advertising platforms that deliver targeted advertisements
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks that enable content sharing and social features
• Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways that process transactions and prevent fraud

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they collect and use your data.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies can be session cookies or persistent cookies, depending on how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session state as you navigate through our website and do not collect information from your device.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences, login information, and other settings across multiple browsing sessions. The retention period for persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, typically ranging from a few days to 24 months.

The specific retention periods for different types of cookies are outlined in Section 4 of this policy.

7. Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have several options to manage and control cookies on our website:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept. You can:

• Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
• Reject: Decline non-essential cookies and only allow strictly necessary cookies
• Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
• Manually delete specific cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

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

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your website visits
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to manage your advertising preferences
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Visit www.youronlinechoices.eu to control online behavioral advertising in Europe

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control tracking and advertising through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking / Settings > Privacy > Advertising
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads / Settings > Privacy > Ads

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie control options described in this policy to manage your preferences.

9. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect and process personal data, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior. When cookies collect personal data, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

You have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. For more information about your rights and how we protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, 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 similar technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Chakrellcrax
Drammensveien 852
1383 Asker, Norway
Phone: +47 66 76 45 00
Email: notifyuse@chakrellcrax.world

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and provide any additional information you may need regarding our cookie practices.