Cookie Policy
Last Updated: [April 16, 2025]
This Cookie Policy explains how A.R.C Technology ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://arctechnology.digital/). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your preferences managed through our consent tool.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly 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. Our Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection also relies on a session cookie, which is essential for form security. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work then.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. For example, we use a cookie to remember your preferred theme (light or dark mode) if you select one. If you do not allow these cookies, then this personalisation feature may not function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance effectively.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the primary cookies we use. Please note that third-party services like Google Analytics may set their own cookies.
- Essential:
PHPSESSID(or similar session ID): Standard PHP session cookie, used for CSRF protection. Expires when the browser session ends.arc_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires after 180 days.
- Functionality:
theme: Stores your selected theme preference (light/dark). Expires after [e.g., 365 days]. (Only set if you interact with the theme toggle and consent to Functional cookies).
- Analytics (Google Analytics):
_ga,_gid,_gat_*: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and throttle request rate. Lifespan varies (up to 2 years for _ga). (Only set if you consent to Analytics cookies). Refer to Google's Cookie Policy for details.
4. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
A.R.C Technology does **not** use cookies for targeted advertising purposes, nor do we sell any data collected via cookies to third parties. Our use of cookies is strictly limited to the essential operation, functional enhancement, and performance analysis of our own website.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Using Our Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences in detail. You can change your mind and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.
Using Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site effectively.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
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6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the details on our Contact page.