Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how TechPath Cyprus ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how users interact with their site.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (which remain only until you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may also be "first-party cookies" (set by our website) or "third-party cookies" (set by other websites or services that have content on our pages).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Helps with security against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookieConsent | Records your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang | Remembers the user's selected language | Session |
| ui_preferences | Stores user interface settings | 1 year |
2.3 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 day |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website | 1 day |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers | 3 months |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads | 1 year |
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
3.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
These are small graphic files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our website or opened an email that we have sent them.
3.2 Local Storage
This is a technology that allows a website to store information locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically transmitted to the server every time the site is accessed.
3.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but the data stored in session storage is cleared when the page session ends (when the page is closed).
4. Third-Party Services
We use various third-party services on our website that may set cookies on your device when you visit our site. These include:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Facebook Pixel (for advertising)
- Google Tag Manager (for managing scripts)
- YouTube (for video embedding)
Each of these services is governed by its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in the major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
6. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Your options include:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
7. 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. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email or when you next visit our website. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our website contact form.