What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device to uniquely identify your browser or device. They are widely used to ensure websites function efficiently, enhance user experiences, and deliver relevant content.
What Are Cookies Used For?
Cookies allow websites to recognize if your device has visited the site before. They can be used to:
- Understand how the website is being used.
- Enable smooth navigation between pages.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Improve your browsing experience.
- Deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
At Tech99 Online, we use the following types of cookies to enhance your experience:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality, such as accessing secure areas or logged-in features.
- Performance Cookies: Gather data on website usage to improve performance and deliver fresh, optimized content.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, customizations, and login status to provide a tailored experience.
- Targeting Cookies: Help deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website:
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by Tech99 Online and enable core website functionalities, such as secure access and remembering user preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services to help us analyze site usage or provide personalized advertisements. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us analyze how visitors use our website. Learn more about Google Analytics and privacy at Google Policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.
- Google AdSense and DoubleClick: These cookies serve advertisements that may be personalized or contextual. Learn more at Google Ads Policies.
Cookie Duration
The duration of cookies on your device depends on their type:
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. While cookies improve your browsing experience, you can choose to block or delete them if you prefer. For guidance, consult your browser's Help section or visit About Cookies for detailed instructions on managing cookies in modern browsers.
