Afimilk Cookies Policy

Last updated Nov 17, 2022

This policy provides information about how and when we use cookies and similar technologies (collectively: “Tracking Technologies”). Unless expressly defined herein, the definitions of Capitalized terms used in this policy are set forth in our Privacy Policy, which also includes details about how we collect and use information.

Visiting or using our Website or services with your browser settings adjusted to accept cookies tells us that you consent to our use of cookies and other technologies to provide you with our services. Please take the time to read this policy, which complements our general privacy policy. If you have questions or comments, you are welcome to contact us at: dpo@afimilk.com .

What are Cookies?

“Cookies” are small data files that we store on your computer or device. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, recognize your browser or device, improve your user experience, customize features and advertising, and provide reporting information about your use of our services. Learn more about cookies by visiting all.aboutcookies.org. If you are located in the European Union you can visit: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.

You can configure your desktop or mobile browser’s settings to reflect your preference to accept or reject cookies, including how to handle third-party cookies (see the “Can I Manage my Tracking Technologies Preferences?” section below).

In addition to cookies, we use other similar technologies that can also be found on the Internet, in mobile sites, or in applications. Web beacons, browser storage and plugins, and other technologies often work in conjunction with cookies, and may store small amounts of data on your device.

How We Use Cookies

Afimilk uses cookies for several reasons, including but not limited to protecting your data and account, helping us understand the popular features, counting visitors to a page, improving our users’ experiences, keeping our services secure, and just generally providing you with a better, more intuitive, and satisfying experience. 

What Cookies We Use

We use various types of cookies on our Website, including:

  • Session cookies – disappear when you log out and close your browser;
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until you or your browser deletes them or until they expire.  Users can delete previously set persistent cookies manually or configure the browser settings to delete cookies;
  • First-party cookies – are associated with the domain you are visiting; and;
  • Third-party cookies – are associated with a different domain other than the one you are visiting. For the purpose of this policy, these are cookies that are set by our service providers, such as Google Analytics.

What are ‘Similar Technologies’?

  • Functions usually performed by a cookie can be achieved by other means. This could include, for example, using certain characteristics to identify devices so that visits to a website can be analyzed.
  • Any technology that stores or accesses information on your device is relevant for this purpose, and therefore it includes, for example, HTML5 local storage, Local Shared Objects, and fingerprinting techniques.
  • Additionally, technologies like use of log files, scripts, tracking pixels and plugins, wherever these are used – are also considered as similar technologies.

How do we Use Tracking Technologies and for What Purposes?

  • We use both Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies as part of your experience on the Website so that we can facilitate the use of the Website’s features and tools, keep track of your preferences, improve your experience with our Website, for web analytics and for marketing purposes.
  • Some cookies are strictly essential for the operation of the Website while other cookies help to improve our services and marketing activities. The same rule goes for all Tracking Technologies that we use.
  • When a Tracking Technology contains personal data, then our general privacy policy applies as well.

Does Afimilk Need to Obtain my Consent for Using Tracking Technologies?

Yes, however only with respect to the Tracking Technologies that are not strictly essential for the operation of the Website.

If you do not agree to accept our cookies or other Tracking Technologies that are not strictly essential for the operation of the Website, you can manage your tracking technologies preferences as described below.

Can I Manage my Tracking Technologies Preferences?

Yes, through the Website’s cookie management tool.

In addition, every browser allows you to manage your Tracking Technologies preferences, usually found in the “Help” or “Settings” sections of the web browser.

Here are some links to Tracking Technologies preferences management for some commonly used web browsers: (a) Google Chrome; (b) Microsoft Edge; (c) Mozilla Firefox; (d) Microsoft Internet Explorer; (e) Opera; (f) Apple Safari.

You can turn off certain third party targeting or advertising cookies by visiting the following link: Network Advertising Initiative.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, you can visit the following websites:

www.aboutcookies.org and www.allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to this policy

If you have disabled one or more cookies, we may still use information collected from cookies prior to your disabled preference being set, however, we will stop using the disabled cookie to collect any further information.

We may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time. The use of the information we collect now is subject to the Cookie Policy in effect at the time such information is used. If we make material changes in the way we collect, use, and/or share information held in cookies, we will notify you by posting an announcement through the applicable services, and obtain your consent once again. We encourage you to regularly review this page for any updates to our Cookie Policy as well as our Privacy Policy.