Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how 0xawaz OÜ ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) 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:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
Essential cookies we use:
- cookieConsent: Remembers your cookie consent choice
- session_id: Maintains your session while browsing our website
- security_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences and improving your user experience.
Functional cookies we use:
- language_preference: Remembers your language choice
- form_data: Temporarily stores form information to prevent data loss
- theme_preference: Remembers your display preferences
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We only use these cookies if you have given your consent.
Analytics cookies we may use (with your consent):
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
- _ga, _ga_*, _gid: Google Analytics cookies for traffic analysis
- performance_metrics: Monitors website performance and loading times
3. Cookie Categories and Consent
We categorize our cookies based on their purpose and require different levels of consent:
Essential Cookies
Consent Required: No (necessary for website function)
Purpose: Enable basic website functionality and security
Can be disabled: No, without affecting website functionality
Functional Cookies
Consent Required: No (enhance user experience)
Purpose: Remember preferences and improve usability
Can be disabled: Yes, through browser settings
Analytics Cookies
Consent Required: Yes (optional)
Purpose: Understand website usage and improve services
Can be disabled: Yes, through our cookie banner or browser settings
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential and functional cookies
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored
- Block third-party cookies: Only allow cookies from our website
- Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored
- Notify before storing: Get prompted before each cookie is stored
4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Popular browser cookie settings:
- 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 site data
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third parties that set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.
5.1 Third-Party Services We Use
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (only with your consent)
- Google Fonts: Font loading service
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery
6. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
- Functional cookies: Up to 2 years
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- Essential cookies disabled: Basic website functions may not work
- Functional cookies disabled: You may lose personalized settings
- Analytics cookies disabled: No impact on website functionality
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
0xawaz OÜ
Email: [email protected]
Business Email: [email protected]
Address: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Ahtri tn 12, 15551, Estonia
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
- Right to information: This Cookie Policy provides transparent information about our cookie usage
- Right to consent: You can give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Right to access: You can request information about cookies stored on your device
- Right to deletion: You can delete cookies through your browser settings
Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.