Last Updated: 13/10/2024I) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status, and can improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are generally categorized into:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (e.g., Serverwave).
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by third parties (e.g., analytics services) to track your behavior across websites.
II) How We Use Cookies
Serverwave uses cookies for several purposes, including:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and services. Without these cookies, certain features (such as logging in or server management) would not be possible.
Examples: Session cookies to maintain your login during your visit, security cookies for fraud prevention.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and allow for a smoother user experience.
Examples: Storing your language preferences, remembering your login details.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you stay on them. The data is anonymized and helps us improve our services and website performance.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies to track website usage and generate reports.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We may use these cookies to show you personalized advertisements based on your interests and online activity. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites to display relevant ads.
Examples: Cookies from ad networks such as Google Ads or Facebook Pixel.
III) Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use third-party service providers that set cookies on our website. These providers may collect and use information about your browsing behavior to show personalized content or advertisements. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Some examples of third-party cookies used on our website include:
- Google Analytics: For website usage tracking and reporting.
- Facebook Pixel: For retargeting and personalized advertising.
- Mollie: For payment processing (if applicable).
IV) Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, or configure your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and some services may not work properly.
Here are links to manage cookie settings for popular browsers:
Opt-Out from Third-Party Cookies
You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies used for targeted advertising by visiting industry opt-out pages such as:
V) Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We recommend you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
VI) Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us:
[email protected]
