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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps provide a more personalized and efficient user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Appia Evacu uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used and improve performance
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences
• Load balancing cookies

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate interests of operating our website.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

Examples include:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Performance monitoring

Legal basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples include:

• Social media integration cookies
• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting cookies
• Conversion tracking cookies

Legal basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance functionality and provide better user experiences.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.

5. Cookie Management and Your Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to choose your cookie preferences. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies
• Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and stored data

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through these industry tools:

• Your Ad Choices (Canada)
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Necessary Cookies: Disabling these may prevent core website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Disabling these won't affect functionality but limits our ability to improve the website
• Marketing Cookies: Disabling these may result in less relevant advertising

7. Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices also allow you to control tracking and advertising:

7.1 iOS Devices

Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.

7.2 Android Devices

Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising.

8. Data Retention

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 1-2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Typically retained for 30 days to 1 year

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or other appropriate means
• Request your consent again if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Information

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