Cookies Policy
Last updated: July 7, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Owlink ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize, collect, and store information when you visit our website or use our services. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
2. 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 provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable certain features, remember your preferences, and generally improve your user experience.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Owlink) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable certain features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and social media features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and account authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help us to personalize and enhance your experience on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. They help us improve how our website works and understand user preferences. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | Used to maintain your session state across page requests | Session | Essential |
| auth_token | Stores authentication information | 30 days | Essential |
| theme_preference | Stores your theme preference (light or dark) | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to identify users | 24 hours | Analytics |
5. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
5.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. For more information about how to manage and delete cookies, visit the help pages of your browser:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy
5.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Some third-party advertising networks, including Google, allow you to opt out of targeted advertising. You can visit these websites to opt out of certain cookies:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Given that there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals, our website does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Cookies Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
cookies@owlink.com