Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Approscate uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Session management
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors navigate through our site
• What content is most popular
• Error messages encountered

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:

• Tracking visitors across websites
• Building advertising profiles
• Measuring ad performance
• Personalizing content and ads

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization, but are not essential for the website to work:

• Remembering your preferences
• Personalizing content
• Providing chat support
• Social media integration

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration
• Marketing Platforms: For advertising and retargeting
• Customer Support: For live chat and support services

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website domain
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external domains

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you can choose your cookie preferences through our consent manager. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences for different cookie types

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]
• Managing cookies through your browser settings

6. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for specific websites

6.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
• Analytics Cookies: We cannot improve our website based on usage data
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
• Functional Cookies: Some features may not work or remember your preferences

8. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
approscate_session	Session management	Session	Essential
cookie_consent	Remember cookie preferences	1 year	Essential
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguish users	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguish users	24 hours	Analytics
marketing_prefs	Marketing preferences	6 months	Marketing

9. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your tracking preferences through our cookie consent manager.

10. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings or mobile browser settings. Each mobile operating system provides different options for managing privacy preferences.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated version on our website.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: