Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 19, 2024

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the website to function properly

Examples:

  • Session management
  • Security and authentication
  • Load balancing

Opt-out: Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for service operation

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices

Examples:

  • Language preference
  • Location settings
  • Font size and display preferences

Opt-out: Can be disabled, but may affect functionality

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Examples:

  • Google Analytics
  • Hotjar
  • Internal analytics

Data collected: Page views, time on site, clicks, user flow

Opt-out: Can be disabled through cookie preferences

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Track your browsing to show relevant advertisements

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel
  • Google Ads
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • Retargeting pixels

Opt-out: Can be disabled through cookie preferences

3. Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name Type Duration Purpose
_session_id Essential Session User session management
_csrf_token Essential Session Security protection
lang_pref Functional 1 year Language preference
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics tracking
_fbp Marketing 3 months Facebook Pixel tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics
  • Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
  • LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B marketing
  • Stripe/PayPal: Payment processing
  • Intercom/Drift: Customer support chat

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by category
  • Change your preferences anytime in settings

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (may affect functionality)
  • Clear cookies when closing browser

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our consent manager.

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile apps may use similar tracking technologies. You can manage these through:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads
  • App Settings: In-app privacy controls

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes through our website.

9. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

Email: privacy@pickupshi.ge

Cookie Settings: Available in footer of all pages

📋 Implementation Note

Ensure your Cookie Consent component matches this policy. Update the cookie list above with your actual cookies. Consider using a cookie compliance tool like OneTrust or Cookiebot for automatic cookie scanning and management.