How we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 Effective Date: January 7, 2025
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how KNR Digital ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website knrdigital.com (the "Website").
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or stop using our Website.
Your Cookie Choices
You have control over cookies. This policy explains your options and how to manage your preferences to ensure the best possible experience on our website.
2. What Are Cookies
Definition
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our Website:
Your browser requests the webpage from our server
Our server sends the webpage along with cookies
Your browser stores the cookies on your device
On future visits, your browser sends the cookies back to our server
This allows us to recognize you and customize your experience
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us manage your session while you browse our website.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.
Types of Cookies by Source
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by our website. We have full control over these cookies and how they are used.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
3. Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our Website:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality
~5 cookies
Performance Cookies
Help us analyze website usage and performance
~8 cookies
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings
~3 cookies
Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant advertisements and content
~12 cookies
Cookie Transparency
We believe in full transparency about our cookie usage. Below you'll find detailed information about each category and specific cookies we use.
4. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for our Website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website operations.
What Essential Cookies Do
Maintain your session while browsing
Remember your cookie consent preferences
Enable secure login and authentication
Protect against spam and abuse
Load balance traffic across our servers
Essential Cookies We Use
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
PHPSESSID
Maintains user session
Session
cookie_consent
Stores your cookie preferences
1 year
csrf_token
Security protection
Session
__cfduid
CloudFlare security
1 month
load_balancer
Server load balancing
Session
Cannot Be Disabled
Essential cookies cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our Website. These cookies do not store personal information.
5. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What Performance Cookies Do
Track page views and user interactions
Measure website loading times
Identify most popular content and pages
Detect technical issues and errors
Monitor website performance and uptime
Generate anonymous usage statistics
Performance Services We Use
Google Analytics
Comprehensive website analytics and user behavior tracking.
_ga - Main Google Analytics cookie (2 years)
_gid - Additional Analytics identifier (24 hours)
_gat - Request rate throttling (1 minute)
_ga_[ID] - Session and campaign tracking (2 years)
Hotjar
Heatmap and user session recording for UX optimization.
Performance cookies collect the following types of data:
Anonymous Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, bounce rate
Technical Information: Browser type, screen resolution, device type
Geographic Data: Country and city (based on IP address)
Referral Data: How you found our website
Performance Metrics: Page load times, errors, response times
Website Improvement
Performance cookies help us continuously improve our website by understanding how it's used and identifying areas for enhancement.
6. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
What Functional Cookies Do
Remember your language preferences
Store your location for local content
Maintain your form inputs during sessions
Remember your accessibility settings
Save your theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Store your contact form progress
Functional Cookies We Use
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
preferred_language
Remembers language choice
1 year
user_location
Stores general location for localized content
30 days
form_progress
Saves contact form progress
24 hours
Personalization Benefits
Functional cookies provide these personalization benefits:
Seamless Experience: No need to re-enter preferences
Accessibility: Maintains your accessibility settings
Convenience: Remembers your choices across visits
Efficiency: Faster form completion and navigation
Enhanced User Experience
While not essential, functional cookies significantly improve your experience by personalizing the website to your preferences and needs.
7. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver personalized advertising and content that is relevant to you and your interests.
What Marketing Cookies Do
Track your visits across different websites
Build a profile of your interests
Deliver targeted advertisements
Measure ad campaign effectiveness
Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
Enable social media sharing and interactions
Marketing Services We Use
Google Ads
Targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.
IDE - Google DoubleClick advertising (1 year)
_gcl_au - Google Ads conversion tracking (3 months)
Marketing cookies help us show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests, reducing irrelevant ads and improving your online experience.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by external services that we use to enhance our Website functionality and provide additional features.
Why We Use Third-Party Cookies
Integrate with external services and platforms
Provide social media sharing capabilities
Enable live chat and customer support
Load external content like maps and videos
Analyze website performance and usage
Deliver targeted advertising
Third-Party Services and Their Cookies
Social Media
Facebook: fr, _fbp, _fbc (Social sharing and Like buttons)
Twitter: personalization_id, guest_id (Tweet buttons and sharing)
We don't control third-party cookies. These services may change their cookie practices independently. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies regularly.
9. Cookie Consent
We respect your privacy choices and provide clear options for managing your cookie preferences.
Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies for the full website experience
Reject non-essential cookies while keeping essential ones
Customize your preferences for different cookie categories
Learn more about our cookie usage
Cookie Preference Center
Our cookie preference center provides granular control over:
Essential Cookies
Always On
Required for basic website functionality - cannot be disabled.
Performance Cookies
Toggle Available
Help us improve our website by analyzing usage patterns.
Functional Cookies
Toggle Available
Enable enhanced features and personalization.
Marketing Cookies
Toggle Available
Allow personalized advertising and content.
Updating Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
Using the cookie settings icon (if available) on any page
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
Contacting us directly with your preferences
Consent Records
We maintain records of your consent preferences, including:
Date and time of consent
Specific preferences selected
Version of the consent banner
Browser and device information
Manage Your Preferences
Want to update your cookie preferences now?
10. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies, from browser settings to specialized tools and extensions.
Browser Cookie Controls
All modern browsers allow you to:
View all cookies stored on your device
Delete individual cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Disable third-party cookies
Set up automatic cookie deletion
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Click the three dots menu → Settings
Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings
Manage exceptions and blocked sites
Mozilla Firefox
Click the menu button → Options
Select Privacy & Security panel
In the Cookies and Site Data section, adjust settings
Use "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
Safari
Safari menu → Preferences
Click Privacy tab
Configure cookies and website tracking
Use "Manage Website Data" for specific control
Microsoft Edge
Click the three dots menu → Settings
Go to Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Configure cookie permissions
Manage and delete stored data
Advanced Cookie Management
Privacy Extensions
uBlock Origin: Advanced ad and tracker blocker
Privacy Badger: Automatically blocks tracking cookies
Ghostery: Shows and blocks trackers and cookies
Privacy-Focused Browsers
Brave: Blocks ads and trackers by default
Firefox Focus: Mobile browser with automatic tracking protection
DuckDuckGo Browser: Privacy-focused browsing
Specialized Tools
CCleaner: System-wide cookie and privacy cleaning
Cookie AutoDelete: Automatically removes cookies
EditThisCookie: Advanced cookie editor
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to log in repeatedly to websites.
11. Detailed Browser Settings
Here are detailed instructions for managing cookies in different browsers and their various settings.
Google Chrome Cookie Settings
Access Cookie Settings:
Chrome Menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Available Options:
Allow all cookies: Default setting for full functionality
Block third-party cookies in Incognito: Enhanced privacy in private mode
Mobile browsers may have different cookie settings and capabilities compared to desktop versions. Check your specific browser's mobile settings for cookie controls.
12. Mobile Devices and Apps
Mobile devices and apps may use different tracking technologies beyond traditional cookies.
Mobile Tracking Technologies
Mobile Cookies: Similar to desktop cookies but with platform limitations
Local Storage: Data stored directly in the browser or app
Device Identifiers: Unique IDs assigned to mobile devices
App Analytics: Usage tracking within mobile applications
Push Notifications: Messaging and engagement tracking