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
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The duration for which the cookie will remain on your device
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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:
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Website Functionality: To enable essential
features such as page navigation, form submission, and shopping
cart functionality
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User Preferences: To remember your settings,
preferences, and choices (such as language preferences)
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Authentication: To verify your identity and
keep you logged in to your account
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Analytics: To understand how visitors use our
website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate
through our site
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Performance: To monitor website performance and
identify technical issues
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Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements
and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
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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
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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.
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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
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First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by
our website and can only be read by us.
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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:
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Authentication Cookies: Used to identify you
when you log in to your account
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Security Cookies: Used to detect authentication
abuses and protect user data from unauthorized access
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Load Balancing Cookies: Used to distribute
website traffic across our servers for optimal performance
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Session State Cookies: Used to remember your
actions and preferences as you navigate through our website
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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:
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Google Analytics: Provides insights into
website traffic and user behavior
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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:
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Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such
as language, font size, and display preferences
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Shopping Cart Cookies: Remember items you've
added to your shopping cart
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Form Auto-fill Cookies: Remember information
you've previously entered in forms
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Video Player Cookies: Remember your video
playback preferences (volume, quality, captions)
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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:
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Behavioral Targeting: Track your browsing
habits to show you relevant advertisements
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Retargeting: Display ads for products or
services you've viewed on our website
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Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness
of our advertising campaigns
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Frequency Capping: Limit the number of times
you see the same advertisement
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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:
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Google Services: Google Analytics, Google Ads,
Google Maps, Google Fonts
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Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, Instagram (for social sharing buttons and embedded
content)
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Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Services that
host and deliver website content efficiently
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Video Platforms: YouTube, Vimeo (for embedded
videos)
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Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (for secure
payment processing)
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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:
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iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
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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:
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Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website
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Some features may not work properly without essential cookies
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You may need to adjust cookie settings separately for each
browser and device you use
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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
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Notify you of material changes through a prominent notice on our
website or via email
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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.