What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
BigHegiOca uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Ensure website security and functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
| session_id |
Maintains your session while browsing |
Session |
| security |
Security and fraud prevention |
Session |
Analytics 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 performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics - session state |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions |
3 months |
| ads_id |
Advertisement personalization |
1 year |
| marketing_pref |
Marketing preferences |
6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Fonts: Enables custom typography on our website
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter for social sharing features
- Content Delivery Networks: CloudFlare, CDN services for faster loading
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up notifications when cookies are placed
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Login functionality may be impaired
- Preference settings may not be saved
- Contact forms may not work correctly
- Website analytics will be affected
- Personalized content may not be available
Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, cookie management varies by operating system:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android: Browser settings > Site settings > Cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Additional Resources
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