1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences and actions across sessions. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
WaveOnData uses cookies for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and user authentication
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to provide personalized content (with consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | User authentication and course access | Until browser closes |
| Analytics Cookies | Track website usage and performance | Up to 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember user preferences and language | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing Cookies | Personalized content and advertising | Up to 2 years |
| Security Cookies | Protect against fraud and secure accounts | Session or 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Payment Processors: To securely process course payments
- Social Media: To integrate social sharing features
- Customer Support: To provide chat and support services
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Cookie Consent
We display a cookie consent banner on your first visit to our website. You can:
- Accept: Allow all cookies to be set
- Reject: Decline non-essential cookies
- Manage: Configure specific cookie preferences
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality. You can manage consent preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.
6. Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
How to Manage Cookies by Browser
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 → Privacy and Services → Clear browsing data
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing Do Not Track signals. We respect browser-based cookie controls but cannot guarantee compliance with Do Not Track requests.
8. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union and other GDPR-applicable regions, we:
- Obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Provide transparent information about cookie use
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Enable you to access and delete your data
9. Data Storage & Security
Cookies are stored securely on your device and on our servers. We implement security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Cookie Retention
We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time by contacting us or clearing your browser cache.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@waveondata.com
- Phone: +66 (81) 234-5678
- Address: WaveOnData, 123 Tech Street, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
13. Additional Resources
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