Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Avchare ("Avchare," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our Services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we process your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed 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 supply information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication and Security: To recognize you when you sign in, maintain your session, and protect against unauthorized access.
- Preferences and Functionality: To remember your settings, language preferences, and customization choices.
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our Services, measure performance, and identify areas for improvement.
- Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements, measure advertising effectiveness, and limit the number of times you see an ad.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionalities such as security, authentication, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Services would not function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Remembers your language and regional settings | 1 year |
| theme | Stores your display preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| currency | Remembers your currency preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our platform.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and tracks site usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour analytics | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and engaging. They are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures ad conversion effectiveness | 3 months |
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:
- Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email open rates, and conversion events.
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage to maintain application state and preferences.
- Session Storage: Temporary data stored in your browser that is cleared when the browser tab is closed.
- Fingerprinting: We do not use browser or device fingerprinting to track users.
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Services. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently honor DNT signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Services are placed by third parties. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies. Our primary third-party cookie providers include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel)
- Paddle (Payment processing)
7. Cookie Policy for EEA/UK Users
In compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we only place non-essential cookies after obtaining your explicit, informed consent through our cookie consent mechanism. You may withdraw your consent at any time, and we will cease processing based on that consent going forward.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date and notify you of material changes where required by applicable law.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Avchare
- Email: info@avchare.com
- Website: www.avchare.com