1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Accounting Academy Cyprus ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Accounting Academy Cyprus) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, or social media sharing.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes.
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described below.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. These cookies cannot be turned off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| JSESSIONID | Used to maintain your session with the website | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Helps protect against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide 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 version | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences for website functionality | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
| fr | Used by Facebook for advertising purposes | 3 months |
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our Website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, but your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.
6. Do We Use Web Beacons?
Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) are small electronic files that are embedded in pages, applications, and emails. We may use web beacons to understand how users interact with our Website and communications.
7. Third-Party Analytics Providers
We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users engage with our Website. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Website and other websites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. How Often Will We Update This Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we post changes to this Cookie Policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Website or by other means as required by law.
9. Questions and Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
By email: privacy@accountingacademy-cy.com
By visiting our website contact form: Contact Form