Cookie Policy

At Fidel Markato, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookie usage. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help store information about your browsing activities, preferences, and interactions, allowing the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies improve the overall user experience by enabling features like staying logged in and remembering preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website. Below are the types of cookies we deploy:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, session management, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Analytical and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this data to understand user behavior, measure website performance, and improve our services. The data collected includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
- Clicks and user interactions
We use a real-time data analytics plugin to process this information. All collected data is anonymized and used strictly for improving the user experience and website functionality. No personally identifiable information (PII) is stored or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or display preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.
Third-Party Cookies: Our website may include content or services from third parties, such as social media buttons or embedded videos, which may place cookies on your device. These third-party services have their own privacy policies and are responsible for managing their cookies.

3. How We Notify Users About Cookies

When you first visit our website, a popup box will appear notifying you of our use of cookies. This notification allows you to understand how cookies are used and gives you the option to consent or modify your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie settings.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Here’s how you can manage cookies on popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and other site data.”
Mozilla Firefox: Go to “Options” > “Privacy & Security” > “Cookies and Site Data.”
Microsoft Edge: Go to “Settings” > “Cookies and Site Permissions.”
Safari: Go to “Preferences” > “Privacy” > “Cookies and Website Data.”

Please note that disabling certain cookies, particularly essential ones, may impact the functionality of our website, and some features may not work as intended.

5. Data Retention

Cookies used on our website are stored for varying periods depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them.

Analytical data collected through cookies is anonymized and retained for up to one year to help us continually improve our website. After this period, the data is automatically deleted.

6. Third-Party Analytics Tools

We use third-party analytics tools to monitor website traffic and user behavior. These tools help us identify trends and optimize our website’s performance. The data collected through these analytics tools is anonymized and used only for internal purposes.

7. Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.