This Cookie Policy explains how SteppeTech uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. 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 to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functionality cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Analytics cookies: These help us analyze traffic patterns and improve our website content and structure.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They include:
- Cookie consent cookie: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Collects information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources. This data is anonymized.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make:
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Form data (to make filling out forms easier)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may place cookies include:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Social media platforms (if you share our content)
5. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-2 years for analytics cookies)
- Consent cookie: Stored for 1 year
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies in several ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies by default
- Allow or block cookies from specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored
6.4 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
7. Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Business Center "Nurly Tau Business Center", 81 Al-Farabi Ave, Almaty, Kazakhstan
