Cookie Policy
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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Xiphrannvor ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://xiphrannvor.world (the "Website").
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings or your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function without them.
- Session Management: Maintains your session while you navigate the Website
- Security: Helps protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Load Balancing: Ensures optimal server performance
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for Website operation)
Retention: Session or up to 12 months
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Website and services.
- Page Views: Which pages are visited and how often
- Traffic Sources: How visitors arrive at our Website
- User Behavior: Click patterns, scroll depth, and time on page
- Performance: Page load times and error tracking
Legal Basis: Consent
Retention: Up to 26 months
Third Parties: We may use analytics services that set their own cookies
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to enable us to display relevant advertisements. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Targeted Advertising: Showing relevant ads based on your interests
- Ad Performance: Measuring how well ads perform
- Retargeting: Showing ads for products you have viewed
- Social Media: Enabling sharing and social features
Legal Basis: Consent
Retention: Up to 13 months
Third Parties: Advertising networks and social media platforms
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies used on our Website:
- cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences (Strictly Necessary, 12 months)
- session_id: Maintains your browsing session (Strictly Necessary, Session)
When you enable Analytics or Marketing cookies, additional third-party cookies may be set by our service providers.
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies, including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags") that may be placed on web pages and emails to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage that allows data to be stored in your browser for improved performance
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
6. How to Manage Cookies
6.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in our cookie banner or by scrolling to the bottom of any page and clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Website and limit functionality.
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please visit your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6.4 Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain cookies using industry opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently respond to DNT signals by disabling non-essential cookies when detected.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Xiphrannvor
666 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8, Canada
Email: office@xiphrannvor.world