This Cookie Policy explains how Clarius uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It outlines what cookies are, what types we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and collect analytical data for website performance.
Cookies can be:
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First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting.
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Third-party cookies: Set by other domains (e.g. Google Analytics).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies via our cookie banner.
Examples:
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Session management
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Form submission support
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Load balancing
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous usage data. This allows us to improve the performance and functionality of our website.
Examples:
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Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
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Page load and click tracking
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language choices and previously entered information, to enhance your experience.
d. Targeting or Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use advertising cookies. If we do in the future, they will only be enabled with your consent and clearly listed here.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device to help us understand usage patterns and improve our content. These services may include:
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Google Analytics – Website usage statistics
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YouTube/Vimeo – Embedded video content
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Google Maps – Interactive map integration
These providers may set cookies that track your behaviour across multiple websites.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to choose whether to accept cookies. When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customise your cookie preferences
You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View cookies
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Delete existing cookies
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Block third-party cookies
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Set cookie notifications
For guidance, refer to your browser’s support pages:
5. Cookie Retention
Cookies may remain on your device for different lengths of time:
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Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are manually deleted.
We retain analytics data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. The latest version will always be posted on this page.