Cookie Policy
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Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ista.bar 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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, ista.bar) are called 'first-party cookies'. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called 'third-party cookies'. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Authentication cookies to identify you when you log in
- Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect our platform
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preference cookies
- Theme or display preference cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website
- Performance monitoring cookies to identify and fix technical issues
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
- Social media sharing cookies
- Targeted advertising cookies
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table details the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _session | ista.bar | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | Essential |
| _language | ista.bar | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | Preference |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks how you use our website | 2 years | Analytics |
How to Manage Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. To find out more information, please visit www.aboutads.info/choices/ or www.youronlinechoices.com.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that place cookies on your device to collect information about your use of our website.
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information to them.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
Email: info@ista.bar