Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how AWhale ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.awhale.net(the "Website").

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy, except where consent is required by law.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:

• Logging in or filling out forms
• Setting privacy preferences
• Ensuring security and fraud prevention

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Website
• Traffic sources

This helps us improve the performance and usability of our Website.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences
• Saving language or region settings

If you disable these cookies, some features may not function properly.

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners to:

• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Track browsing behavior across websites
• Build a profile of your interests

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. These may include (for example):

• Analytics providers (e.g., website traffic analysis)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Where required by applicable laws (such as GDPR), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising cookies) on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used
• Use cookie consent banners (if available on our Website)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: contact@awhale.net