Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored for recognition on your next visit.
2. How We Use Cookies
ASAT LABS uses cookies for several important purposes:
- Authentication: Verifying your identity and maintaining your logged-in status
- Security: Protecting your account and detecting fraudulent activity
- Preferences: Remembering your settings and customizations
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our website to improve functionality
- Performance: Monitoring and enhancing website speed and performance
- Personalization: Tailoring content and features to your interests
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies based on their purpose and duration:
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable basic website functionality and help you navigate between pages efficiently without losing your session data.
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits, providing a personalized experience.
Cookies set directly by ASAT LABS that enable core website functionality. These are essential for the website to operate properly and provide the services you request.
Cookies set by external services integrated into our website, such as analytics providers, social media platforms, or advertising networks. These help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and protect your data.
5. Cookie Categories
We categorize our cookies based on their specific functions:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation; cannot be disabled
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance functionality
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data about website usage and performance
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve user experience
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track browsing to deliver relevant content and ads
6. Managing Cookies
You have control over the cookies used on our website. Here's how to manage them:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings
- Cookie Consent Banner: Use our cookie preferences tool to customize your choices
- Opt-Out Tools: Use industry tools like Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
- Do Not Track (DNT): Enable DNT signals in your browser, though not all websites honor them
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.
7. Cookie Consent
We obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies:
- On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner
- You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize preferences
- Your preferences are stored and remembered for future visits
- You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
- Essential cookies are used automatically as they are necessary for website operation
8. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
- Web Beacons/Pixels: Small graphic images that track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: Browser storage for preferences and temporary data
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when the browser is closed
- Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device characteristics for security and fraud prevention
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls and privacy protections.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We may notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website
- Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
- You can review the version history to see what has changed
10. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding cookies and tracking:
- Right to Information: Know what cookies we use and why
- Right to Choose: Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Right to Delete: Clear cookies from your browser whenever you wish
- Right to Object: Opt out of specific tracking or advertising cookies
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: legal@asatlabs.org
Phone: +256 7522 96146
Address: ASAT LABS, Gulu, Uganda
Acknowledgment
By clicking "I Agree" below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies.
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