Cookie Policy

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This Cookie Policy explains how Kharvol ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website kharvol.world.

This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • A unique identifier assigned to your device
  • The name of the website that placed the cookie
  • The duration for which the cookie will remain on your device
  • A value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number

Cookies enable websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, settings, and other preferences that make your browsing experience more convenient and personalized.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to provide, improve, and protect our services. Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Website Functionality: To enable essential features such as page navigation, form submission, and shopping cart functionality
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings, preferences, and choices (such as language preferences)
  • Authentication: To verify your identity and keep you logged in to your account
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our site
  • Performance: To monitor website performance and identify technical issues
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to run our website and online services. Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and duration:

By Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.

By Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services that appear on our website, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and you may not be able to use certain features.

Examples of Essential Cookies:

  • Authentication Cookies: Used to identify you when you log in to your account
  • Security Cookies: Used to detect authentication abuses and protect user data from unauthorized access
  • Load Balancing Cookies: Used to distribute website traffic across our servers for optimal performance
  • Session State Cookies: Used to remember your actions and preferences as you navigate through our website
  • Privacy Preference Cookies: Used to remember your cookie consent preferences

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the website to work. However, you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

5. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.

What We Track:

  • Number of visitors to our website
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How visitors arrived at our website (referral sources)
  • Navigation paths through our website
  • Buttons clicked and forms completed
  • Errors encountered while using our website
  • Device type, browser, and operating system used
  • Geographic location (country or city level)

Analytics Services We Use:

  • Google Analytics: Provides insights into website traffic and user behavior
  • Internal Analytics: Our own analytics tools to track website performance

The data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we cannot identify individual users.

6. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies help us provide you with a more convenient and tailored browsing experience.

Examples of Functionality Cookies:

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as language, font size, and display preferences
  • Shopping Cart Cookies: Remember items you've added to your shopping cart
  • Form Auto-fill Cookies: Remember information you've previously entered in forms
  • Video Player Cookies: Remember your video playback preferences (volume, quality, captions)
  • Chat Widget Cookies: Enable live chat functionality and remember your chat history

If you disable functionality cookies, some features may not work as intended, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website.

7. Marketing and Targeting Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users. These cookies help us deliver more personalized marketing content and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

How Marketing Cookies Work:

  • Behavioral Targeting: Track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements
  • Retargeting: Display ads for products or services you've viewed on our website
  • Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Frequency Capping: Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Cross-Device Tracking: Recognize you across different devices to provide consistent experiences

Advertising Partners:

We may work with third-party advertising partners, including:

  • Google Ads and Google Display Network
  • Facebook/Meta Pixel
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • Other advertising networks and platforms

Your Choices: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the following links:

8. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties providing them.

Common Third-Party Services:

  • Google Services: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Maps, Google Fonts
  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram (for social sharing buttons and embedded content)
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Services that host and deliver website content efficiently
  • Video Platforms: YouTube, Vimeo (for embedded videos)
  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (for secure payment processing)
  • Customer Support Tools: Live chat widgets and help desk software

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they collect and use your information:

9. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies completely
  • Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
  • Android: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Important Notes:

  • Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website
  • Some features may not work properly without essential cookies
  • You may need to adjust cookie settings separately for each browser and device you use
  • Clearing your browser cookies will also clear your cookie preferences

10. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Here's an overview of how long different types of cookies remain on your device:

Session Cookies

Duration: Expire when you close your browser
Purpose: Maintain your session during a single visit

Short-Term Persistent Cookies

Duration: 1 day to 30 days
Purpose: Remember your preferences for a short period

Medium-Term Persistent Cookies

Duration: 1 month to 1 year
Purpose: Track analytics and functionality over time

Long-Term Persistent Cookies

Duration: 1 year to 2 years or longer
Purpose: Long-term analytics and marketing tracking

Note: The maximum duration for cookies set by our website is typically 24 months. After this period, cookies will automatically expire and be deleted from your device.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you of material changes through a prominent notice on our website or via email
  • Obtain your consent again if required by law for the changes

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below:

Contact Information:

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, usually within 48 business hours.

Cookie Preferences:

To update your cookie preferences, click on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website or adjust your browser settings as described in Section 9 of this policy.