Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

9Flares Technology OÜ uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website performance and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Improve our services and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Authentication cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website:

• Page views and user interactions
• Time spent on pages
• Error messages and loading times
• Traffic sources and referral information

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

• Language preferences
• Display settings
• Form data retention
• User interface customizations

3.4 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand website usage:

• Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Internal usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• User behavior analysis

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDNs to deliver content efficiently, which may place cookies for performance optimization.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies are categorized by how long they remain on your device:

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years
• Security cookies: 30 days

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through various methods:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie policy

6.2 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

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

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled; website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: May result in slower page loading
• Functionality cookies: May lose personalized settings
• Analytics cookies: Will not affect functionality

8. Cookie Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent for cookies at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Contacting us directly

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Displaying notices on our website

10. Legal Basis

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interests (website functionality)
• Performance cookies: Legitimate interests (website improvement)
• Functionality cookies: Legitimate interests (user experience)
• Analytics cookies: Consent

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies.

13. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guide
• Google Analytics Opt-out